{"id":20705,"date":"2026-02-08T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/?p=20705"},"modified":"2026-02-15T16:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T12:37:10","slug":"butter-chicken-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/butter-chicken-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Tender Butter Chicken Recipe!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20705\" class=\"elementor elementor-20705\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-badb17d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"badb17d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-448a1fa\" data-id=\"448a1fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d60b809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"d60b809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is one of the most iconic dishes of the Indian subcontinent. Its creamy, tomato-based sauce and tender chicken make it a popular dish around the world. Often served with warm naan, roti, or basmati rice, this dish combines bold spices with a rich, buttery texture that\u2019s irresistible. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to recreate this classic at home, you\u2019re in luck. Today, I\u2019ll walk you through a detailed butter chicken recipe, including tips for the best marinade, common mistakes to avoid, and ways to make it even quicker without losing authenticity. So stay with Calindairy to the very last sentence of this easy butter chicken recipe!<\/span><\/p><p>Click to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/product-category\/butter\/\"><strong>butter<\/strong><\/a> at the best price and quality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f82faf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"1f82faf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-035cf4c\" data-id=\"035cf4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f500c03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"f500c03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1135\" src=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20712\" alt=\"butter chicken recipe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003.webp 1707w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-1536x1021.webp 1536w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-1200x798.webp 1200w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-003-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4246289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"4246289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Ingredients Needed for Butter Chicken<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of butter chicken lies in its simplicity. With the right balance of spices and fresh ingredients, you can achieve a restaurant-quality dish at home. Here\u2019s a guide of everything you\u2019ll need:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>For the Chicken Marinade:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500g boneless chicken (thighs or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces; thighs are juicier<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup plain yogurt<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon garam masala<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>For the Butter Chicken Sauce:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee for richer flavor)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large onion, finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 medium tomatoes, pureed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon red chili powder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon coriander powder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon cumin powder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 teaspoon garam masala<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh coriander leaves for garnish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon hoof ney or sugar to balance the acidity in the tomatoes<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Click to <a href=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/product-category\/ghee\/\"><strong>Buy ghee<\/strong><\/a> in different types<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using chicken thighs instead of breasts helps keep the meat juicy, while kasuri methi adds a distinct, aromatic flavor characteristic of authentic butter chicken.<\/span><\/p><p>Click to buy and <a href=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/product-category\/cheese\/\"><strong>order cheese<\/strong><\/a> with the best quality and price in Calin<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9502c7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"9502c7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1135\" 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class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Best Marinade for Tender Butter Chicken<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marinating chicken is the key to a flavorful and tender butter chicken. Yogurt tenderizes the meat while spices infuse it with deep flavors.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Steps for the perfect marinade:<\/b><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt\u2019s acidity gently breaks down proteins, making chicken soft. Lemon juice enhances the tangy depth of flavor. Spices penetrate better when marinated, ensuring every bite is flavorful. Avoid marinating for more than 24 hours, as yogurt can cause the meat to become mushy.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>How to Make Butter Chicken Step by Step<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a creamy, restaurant-style butter chicken at home is easier than you might think. Here\u2019s a detailed step-by-step guide:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Step 1: Cook the Chicken<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned on the edges but not fully cooked.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove chicken and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce. Browning the chicken slightly adds flavor and depth to the final dish.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Step 2: Prepare the Sauce<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same pan, add the remaining butter. Saut\u00e9 onions until golden brown (10 minutes for deep flavor).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir in pureed tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala. The slow cooking of onions and spices gives the sauce its rich color and aroma. Don\u2019t rush this step!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Step 3: Combine Chicken and Sauce<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add partially cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. For extra depth, you can add a splash of water or chicken stock if the sauce is too thick.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Step 4: Add Cream and Fenugreek<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crush kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the sauce. <\/span><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kasuri methi gives butter chicken its signature aroma and slightly bitter, earthy flavor that balances the creaminess.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook for 3-5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be thick, creamy, and rich.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Step 5: Garnish and Serve<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of cream if desired.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving enhances all the flavors and adds a subtle tang.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1916273 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"1916273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1135\" src=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20711\" alt=\"butter chicken recipe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002.webp 1707w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-1536x1021.webp 1536w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-1200x798.webp 1200w, https:\/\/calindairy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19bahman-calin-002-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bab0e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"6bab0e1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-019c44e\" data-id=\"019c44e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69dbc96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"69dbc96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Quick Butter Chicken Recipe Tips<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short on time? You can make a quick butter chicken recipe without compromising flavor:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace fresh tomato puree with canned tomato puree.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use store-bought ginger-garlic paste to save prep time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook everything in one pan to reduce cleanup. You\u2019ll get a rich, creamy dish ready in under 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Common Mistakes When Making Butter Chicken<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even experienced cooks can make mistakes when trying to replicate restaurant-style butter chicken. Here\u2019s what to avoid:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overcooking the Chicken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Results in dry, tough meat. Cook until just tender.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skipping the Marinade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Chicken lacks flavor and juiciness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Heat Cooking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Butter chicken needs gentle simmering; high heat separates cream.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not Balancing Spices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Too much chili or salt can overpower the dish. Taste as you go.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>Forgetting Kasuri Methi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Essential for the aroma in the authentic butter chicken recipe. Don\u2019t skip it!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25e57c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"25e57c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9a65e4\" data-id=\"e9a65e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492d943 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"492d943\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper set-mb-s reset-last-child wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-default wd-title-size-default text-center\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-l\"><\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-after_title set-cont-mb-s reset-last-child wd-fontsize-xs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQs About Butter Chicken<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad2553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_accordion\" data-id=\"cad2553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion wd-style-default\" data-state=\"first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-active text-left wd-opener-pos-left\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat makes butter chicken creamy?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child wd-active\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Butter chicken\u2019s creaminess comes from the combination of butter, heavy cream, and a slow-cooked tomato-onion base. The cream balances spices and gives a velvety texture.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title text-left wd-opener-pos-left\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs butter chicken spicy?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter chicken is mildly spiced. It has a gentle kick from red chili and garam masala, but is not overwhelmingly hot. Adjust chili to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title text-left wd-opener-pos-left\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan butter chicken be frozen?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Allow it to cool completely, store in airtight containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove to maintain creaminess.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is one of the most iconic dishes of the Indian subcontinent. 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