Crispy Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the savory flavors of crispy fried chicken with a rich and buttery sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its crispy exterior and tender, flavorful chicken.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
🍚 1 cup all-purpose flour
🥄 1 tsp paprika
🌶️ 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
🧂 1 tsp garlic powder
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
🥛 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Sauce:
🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🥛 1/2 cup heavy cream
🥫 1/2 cup tomato sauce
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
🌶️ 1 tsp ground cumin
🌿 1 tsp garam masala
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
🍃 Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
📝 Directions:
- Prepare the Chicken: 🍗 In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Preheat Oven: 🔥 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Chicken: 🍗 In a large skillet, melt the 1/2 cup of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and bubbly, add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake the Chicken: 🍗 Pour any remaining melted butter from the skillet over the chicken breasts. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: 🧈 In the same skillet, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: 🍽️ Pour the buttery sauce over the crispy chicken breasts. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or your favorite side dish.
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your rich and flavorful Crispy Butter Chicken, a delicious dish that combines crispy chicken with a buttery, aromatic sauce!
⏱ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: 550 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- You can also use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
Enjoy your crispy and buttery deliciousness with this Crispy Butter Chicken! 🍗✨