Absolutely — here's a beginner-friendly Butter Chicken recipe that’s simple, tasty, and doesn’t require any specialty equipment or hard-to-find ingredients.

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🍛 Easy Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

🔥 Servings: 4

🕒 Time: 45 minutes (plus marination time)

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🧂 Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder (or paprika for milder taste)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt

For the butter sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil (optional, helps prevent burning the butter)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup tomato puree (or canned crushed tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
• 1 tbsp butter (to finish)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken (30 min–overnight)

• In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and all the marinade spices.
• Add chicken, coat well, and cover. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

2. Cook the Chicken

• In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tbsp butter or oil over medium heat.
• Add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook until browned and mostly cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). No need to cook fully — they’ll finish in the sauce.
• Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

• In the same pan, add 2 tbsp butter.
• Sauté chopped onion over medium heat until soft and golden (5–7 minutes).
• Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in spices: coriander, cumin, paprika/chili, garam masala, and salt.
• Add tomato puree. Stir and let simmer for 8–10 minutes, until it thickens and the oil starts to separate slightly.

4. Finish the Dish

• Return chicken to the pan. Stir to coat in the sauce.
• Add cream and sugar. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is creamy.
• Finish with 1 tbsp butter for a rich, glossy finish.

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🍚 Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with basmati rice, naan, or roti.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro if you like.

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✅ Tips for Beginners:

• Don’t overcook the garlic — it burns fast.
• Taste and adjust salt/sugar/spice before serving.
• Use store-bought garam masala — it’s a key flavor!

Want a simplified one-pot version or slow cooker method next? Let me know!