🍛 Garam Masala Butter Chicken

This Garam Masala Butter Chicken is rich, aromatic and beautifully comforting. Tender yoghurt-marinated chicken is grilled until lightly charred, then simmered briefly in a smooth tomato and cream sauce flavoured with our Garam Masala blend.

It is warming rather than fiercely hot and makes a wonderful family curry served with fluffy basmati rice and warm naan.

🥣 Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 150g plain yoghurt
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala blend
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp salt

For the sauce:

• 30g butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1½ tbsp Garam Masala blend
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 150ml chicken stock
• 150ml double cream
• 1 tsp honey, optional
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander, to serve

⏱ Timings

• Preparation: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to marinate
• Cooking: 35 minutes
• Serves: 4

🍳 How to Make Garam Masala Butter Chicken

1. Mix the yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of Garam Masala, lemon juice and salt. Add the chicken, coat thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat the grill to high. Arrange the chicken on a lined tray and grill for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until cooked through with lightly charred edges.
3. Melt half the butter with the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook gently for 8–10 minutes until golden.
4. Add the garlic, ginger and remaining Garam Masala. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the tomato purée.
5. Add the tomatoes and stock. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, then blend carefully until smooth if desired.
6. Stir in the cream, remaining butter and grilled chicken. Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling rapidly.
7. Season to taste. Add the optional honey if the tomatoes are sharp, then finish with coriander.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve with basmati rice, naan or chapatis. Cucumber salad, cooling yoghurt or roasted cauliflower makes a fresh contrast to the rich sauce.

✨ Why This Recipe Works

Yoghurt keeps the chicken tender while grilling creates smoky edges. Butter rounds out the tomato sauce, and Garam Masala adds layered warmth without needing numerous individual spices.

🌶 Spice & Dipity Product Used

This recipe features our Garam Masala blend, perfect for aromatic curries, roasted vegetables, rice dishes and comforting stews.

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