Butter chicken

/bʌtə tʃɪkɪn/

/bʌɾɚ tʃɪkɪn/

Butter chicken

a popular Indian dish made with marinated and grilled chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a hint of butter and various spices

synonyms : Chicken Makhani

What is "butter chicken"?

Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, is a classic Indian dish that is beloved around the world for its rich and creamy taste. The dish features tender pieces of chicken that have been marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor oven or grilled to perfection. The chicken is then simmered in a rich and buttery tomato-based sauce that has been flavored with a blend of spices such as garam masala, cumin, and coriander. The sauce is typically enriched with cream or cashew paste, which gives it a smooth and velvety texture. Butter chicken is usually served with rice or bread such as naan, and is a popular dish in Indian restaurants around the world.

Examples

1. This first one is a frozen Butter Chicken dinner.

2. Butter chicken is one of those dishes that brings people together around the family table.

3. Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is believed to have originated in a restaurant as a means to use up leftover tandoori chicken.

4. When the dish arrived, they had made the same mistake again and sent butter chicken.