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10 Best-Ever Butter Chicken Recipes

Posted by Jessica Witt on April 2, 2015

The General Tso's of Indian food, butter chicken (murgh makhani) is one of the most popular and delicious Indian dishes around the world. Check out our collection of the most rich, creamy and mouth-watering butter chicken recipes.

  • The Better Butter Chicken
     
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    The Better Butter Chicken

    <p>Spiced tandoori chicken packs even more delicious flavour into this fragrant butter chicken dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-better-butter-chicken/8423/" target="_blank"><strong>The Better Butter Chicken</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Chicken Paratha with Sweet Tomato Chutney
     
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    Butter Chicken Paratha with Sweet Tomato Chutney

    <p>This impressive Indian meal is made up of 3 main elements: butter chicken, parathas (Indian flatbread) and a mouth-watering sweet tomato chutney.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-paratha-with-sweet-tomato-chutney/13042/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Chicken Paratha with Sweet Tomato Chutney</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Chicken Pizza
     
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    Butter Chicken Pizza

    <p>There’s nothing wrong with ordering delivery, but one thing’s for sure: it won’t be as delicious as this homemade butter chicken pizza. Prep this Indian-meets-Italian meal in advance and keep it in the freezer for a quick-fix dinner that’s bursting with flavour. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-pizza/13704/"><strong>Butter Chicken Pizza</strong></a></p>
  • No-Butter Chicken
     
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    No-Butter Chicken

    <p>Get all the delicious flavour of butter chicken but without the butter — it's not too rich and is super quick to make!</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/no-butter-chicken/11286/" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Butter Chicken Lasagna
     
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    Butter Chicken Lasagna

    <p>Everyone's favourite Italian pasta dish gets an Indian twist with this mouth-watering butter chicken lasagna.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-lasagna/13129/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Chicken Lasagna</strong></a></p>
  • Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
     
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    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    <p>This creamy curry butter chicken takes little time to prepare and cooks all day so it's ready by dinner time!</p> <p>Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-butter-chicken-with-rice-and-italian-veggies/7298/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Butter Chicken</strong></a></p>
  • Quick and Easy Butter Chicken
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    Quick and Easy Butter Chicken

    <p>With quick prep and cook times, and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/vegan-snacks-10-ingredients-or-less" rel="noopener" target="_blank">less than 10 ingredients</a>, this melt-in-your-mouth butter chicken is a go-to meal for busy weekdays.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quick-and-easy-butter-chicken/19508/" target="_blank"><strong>Quick and Easy Butter Chicken</strong></a></p>
  • Trish Magwood's Butter Chicken
     
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    Trish Magwood's Butter Chicken

    <p>Cook this Indian restaurant favourite at home for your next dinner party. Serve it with rice and naan to soak up all those delicious flavours.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/trish-magwoods-butter-chicken/6971/" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>
  • Butter Chicken Hand Pies
     
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    Butter Chicken Hand Pies

    <p>Bring butter chicken out of the bowl, instead, encasing the perfectly spiced, decadent main course in flaky pastry.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-easy-butter-chicken-hand-pies/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Chicken Hand Pies</strong></a></p>
  • Deep Uncle's Butter Chicken
     
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    Deep Uncle's Butter Chicken

    <p>This delicious, tender butter chicken is served slathered in a rich and creamy tomato sauce amped up with Indian spices like garam masala and kasoori methi.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/deep-uncles-butter-chicken/19257/" target="_blank"><strong>Deep Uncle's Butter Chicken</strong></a></p>
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