Asian Recipes

Butter Chicken With A Twist

by cherriel  /   October 21, 2019

Yield
Serves 6
Prep Time
30mins
Cook Time
90mins
Difficulty Level
1 / 5

Butter chicken has always been a favourite among many, but it isn’t usually a go-to food when taking health into consideration. Chef Manjunath Mural from Song of India, however, tweaked the recipe so you can have it without so much guilt — all while retaining its taste, if not added with more! Here, he takes us through his succulent recipe for juicy marinated morsels of chicken smothered with a creamy, spicy and flavourful gravy. Perfect with rice for your Deepavali festivities or a memorable family dinner.

 

Watch the video guide below:

Ingredients

MARINATE

Steps

01.

Add the MARINATE ingredients into a mixing bowl. Blend well using a whisk.

02.

Mix chicken pieces into marinate mix. Set chicken aside for 1 to 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

03.

Place marinated chicken pieces onto a baking tray. Bake at 180 C for 20 to 25 mins.

04.

Heat up a pan and add olive oil. Fry ginger garlic paste, then add in tomato puree and chilli powder.

05.

Rub 1 sprig of kasuri methi between both palms, then add it in.

06.

Add in honey. Stir for 5 to 10 mins on medium heat. Add salt to taste.

07.

Add garam masala, orange of red food colouring, cream and butter.

08.

Add baked chicken into gravy.

09.

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat.

10.

Serve with saffron pulao (basmati rice seasoned with saffron).