Description
Make crispy butter chicken with a crunchy coating and rich, creamy sauce. A flavorful twist on a classic dish that’s easy to prepare!
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Oil for frying
For the Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, paprika, garam masala, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
2. Coat and Fry the Chicken
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess buttermilk drip off.
- Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly for an even coating.
- Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
3. Prepare the Butter Chicken Sauce
- In a pan, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt; stir well.
- Pour in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, yogurt, and honey. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Assemble the Dish
- Add the crispy fried chicken into the sauce and toss gently.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.
Notes
- Use buttermilk for marination – It tenderizes the chicken and adds flavor.
- Cornstarch makes it extra crispy – Helps create that crunchy crust.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan – Fry in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Use fresh spices – This enhances the depth of flavor in the sauce.
- Let the fried chicken rest – Allowing it to sit for 2 minutes after frying keeps it crispy when adding to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20minutes
- Cook Time: 30minutes