Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of this flavorful Crispy Butter Chicken, where tender chicken pieces are coated in a crunchy crust and smothered in a rich, spiced butter sauce. It’s a delicious fusion of textures and flavors that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Coat the Chicken: Coat marinated chicken in a seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry coated chicken until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Butter Sauce: Make a rich butter sauce with aromatic spices and cream.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Coat crispy chicken in the butter sauce before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Adjust spice level with more or less chili powder.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
