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Indian Butter Chicken is a Indian main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 48. It calls for 12 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 24 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under gluten-free, high-protein, family gatherings and quick.
Add the chopped chicken, garlic, and garam masala to the hot oil. Swirl everything together and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Next, stir in the onion and ginger, continuing to cook until the chicken is cooked through. Then, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the lemon juice and butter.

Let the butter melt completely, then add the tomatoes and broth. Allow the mixture to heat back up for a minute or two, then stir in the yogurt and cream.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 24kcal | 1% |
| Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 1g | 0% |
| of which sugars | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Celery | May contain |
| Mustard | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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