{"id":"99921ec4-14ba-4c8a-a720-143d040cde01","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/99921ec4-14ba-4c8a-a720-143d040cde01","source_url":"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/11519-indian-butter-chicken-murgh-makhani","title":"Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)","description":"Of course it should be rich and creamy. But for a version of this restaurant classic that’s vibrant and complex, there’s more to consider than the namesake ingredient.","servings":4,"servings_text":"Serves 4 to 6","total_time":"PT1H","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled, divided","item":"unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 onion, chopped fine","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped fine"},{"text":"5 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":5,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger","item":"grated fresh ginger","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced","item":"serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tablespoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground coriander","item":"ground coriander","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups water","item":"water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons table salt, divided","item":"table salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"trimmed"},{"text":"1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt","item":"plain Greek yogurt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided","item":"chopped fresh cilantro","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced serrano and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is softened and onion begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon ground pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add 1½ cups water and ½ cup tomato paste and whisk until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil."},{"number":4,"text":"Off heat, stir in 1 cup heavy cream."},{"number":5,"text":"Using immersion blender or blender, process until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds."},{"number":6,"text":"Return sauce to simmer over medium heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter."},{"number":7,"text":"Remove saucepan from heat and cover to keep warm. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days; gently reheat sauce before adding hot chicken.)"},{"number":8,"text":"Combine 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, ½ cup of plain yogurt, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in bowl and toss well to coat."},{"number":9,"text":"Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Place wire rack in aluminum foil-lined baking sheet."},{"number":10,"text":"Using tongs, transfer chicken to wire rack. Broil until chicken is evenly charred on both sides and registers 175 degrees, 16 to 20 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through broiling."},{"number":11,"text":"Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. While chicken rests, warm sauce over medium-low heat."},{"number":12,"text":"Cut chicken into ¾-inch chunks and stir into sauce. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and season with salt to taste."},{"number":13,"text":"Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro, and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:37:27.167099+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:37:27.167099+00:00"}