Introduction
If you are craving a creamy, flavorful, and restaurant-style rice dish, Creamy Butter Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect recipe to try. This delicious meal combines tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich buttery tomato sauce served over fluffy premium basmati rice. Packed with aromatic spices, creamy textures, and smoky flavors, this recipe creates the ultimate comfort food experience for lunch or dinner.
Prepared with premium long-grain rice, every bite delivers soft, separate grains perfectly coated with creamy butter chicken sauce for an unforgettable taste.
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 700g boneless chicken cubes
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
For Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tomatoes (blended)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Rice
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes. Boil water with salt and cook the rice until fluffy and tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 – Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3 – Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 4 – Make the Butter Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions until soft. Add blended tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
Add paprika, kasuri methi, sugar, and salt. Pour in fresh cream and mix well until smooth and creamy.
Step 5 – Combine Everything
Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat until the flavors blend perfectly.
Step 6 – Assemble the Rice Bowl
Place fluffy basmati rice into serving bowls. Pour creamy butter chicken over the rice and garnish with cream, coriander, or butter.
Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with naan bread, salad, yogurt sauce, or fresh mint chutney for a complete restaurant-style meal.
Cooking Tips
- Use extra-long grain basmati rice for the best texture.
- Add charcoal smoke for authentic restaurant flavor.
- Cook on low flame for a richer creamy sauce.
