Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken thighs and a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings. With an aromatic blend of spices and a creamy tomato base, each bite bursts with flavor. Paired with crispy hand-cut fries, this meal promises to be a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
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)
- Hand-cut fries (potatoes and oil)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in chili powder and tomato puree; mix well. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream; simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 5. For fries, cut potatoes into strips, heat oil to 350°F (175°C), fry until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg