A creamy and flavorful chicken dish marinated with spices and cooked to perfection with a smoky aroma.

Prep Time
2hr 0min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
2hr 25min
White Butter Chicken recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece of chicken)

Chicken Marinade

  • 3lb
    chicken
  • 1/2cup
    yogurt
  • 2tbsp
    hara masala
  • 2tsp
    ginger paste
  • 2tsp
    garlic paste
  • 2tsp
    green chili paste
  • 1/4cup
    green chutney
  • 1piece
    lemon, juiced
  • 1tsp
    black pepper
  • 2tsp
    chaat masala
  • 2tsp
    cumin powder
  • 2tsp
    salt

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1/3cup
    cream
  • 3tbsp
    butter
  • 3tbsp
    oil
  • 1/4cup
    cashew
  • 1/2cup
    yogurt
  • 1piece
    charcoal

Green Chutney

  • 1cup
    cilantro
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 2piece
    green chili
  • 2tsp
    salt
  • 1cup
    yogurt
  • 2tsp
    vinegar

How to make White Butter Chicken

Prepare Green Chutney

  1. Blend cilantro, garlic, green chili, salt, yogurt, and vinegar to make green chutney. Set aside.

Marinate Chicken

  1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, 1/4 cup green chutney, hara masala, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chili paste, lemon juice, salt, chaat masala, black pepper, and cumin powder. Mix well and let it sit for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.

Prepare Cashew Sauce

  1. Blend cashew and yogurt to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

Cook Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Fry the chicken pieces lightly until slightly brown.

  2. Add the marinade to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes.

  3. Add the cashew paste, butter, and cream. Mix well, cover, and cook on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes.

Add Smoky Aroma

  1. Place a hot coal piece in an aluminum foil cup, add oil, cover, and let it smoke for 5 minutes.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.

  2. Ensure the coal is fully heated before using it for smoking.

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