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Butter Chicken – Indian-style butter chicken
A creamy butter chicken flavored with Indian spices, served with fragrant basmati rice. This version for 15 servings follows the steps from Oum Arwa's video, including the marination, slow cooking, and the silky finish with butter and cream.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for tender, flavorful meat.
- • Cook the chicken without burning to keep a juicy texture.
- • Sauté the onions until translucent, otherwise they will stay crunchy.
- • Blend the hot sauce carefully to avoid splatters.
- • Incorporate the butter and cream over low heat to achieve a silky sauce.
Safety Warnings
- • Beware of hot oil splatters when cooking the chicken.
- • Use kitchen gloves when handling the hot pot.
- • Let the sauce cool slightly before blending to avoid splatters.
- • Do not let the spices burn, they can become bitter.
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