Description
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries is a comforting dish that combines tender marinated chicken in a rich, aromatic sauce with crispy hand-cut fries. This Indian-inspired recipe is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. The creamy garlic-infused sauce envelops the chicken, while the golden fries provide a satisfying crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress your guests with its depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Hand-cut potatoes for fries
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant. Stir in chili powder and tomato puree; simmer for 10 minutes before adding cream.
- Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken into the sauce and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Fry potatoes: Cut potatoes into strips and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve hot: Plate creamy butter chicken over rice or alongside crispy fries garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 480g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: For extra spice, increase chili powder or add fresh chilies. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with paneer or mixed vegetables.