Description
This Easy Baked Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken is a flavorful and creamy dish combining tender chicken with aromatic spices, coconut milk, and a spicy chili butter. It’s perfect served over steamed rice with naan for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds small boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Chili Butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
To Serve
- Steamed rice
- Naan bread
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a baking dish, toss together the chicken, Greek yogurt, chopped garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking the chicken.
- Prepare baking dish: Add the chopped onion to the chicken mixture, then pour the full-fat coconut milk over it. Stir in the tomato paste until the mixture is creamy and well combined. Arrange the cold butter slices evenly over the chicken and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake chicken: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender. Once done, remove and top with fresh chopped cilantro for garnish.
- Make chili butter: While the chicken bakes, melt the 3 tablespoons of salted butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add chili flakes and paprika, cooking until the butter starts to brown slightly. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve the baked chicken over bowls of steamed rice with a drizzle of chili butter on top alongside warm naan bread for a complete meal. Enjoy your flavorful and spicy butter chicken!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level; use 1 teaspoon for mild heat or 2 teaspoons for more spiciness.
- If you prefer, chicken thighs will yield juicier results than breasts.
- Butter slices added on top during baking help create a rich, creamy sauce.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Chili butter can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
