Butter Chicken Tacos

Butter Chicken Tacos

Indian-Mexican fusion with creamy tikka masala flavors

Yield SERVES 4-6
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken
    In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt and 1 tablespoon garam masala. Mix well to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Prepare the butter sauce
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and once melted, add diced onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the chicken
    Increase heat to medium-high and add marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Simmer the sauce
    Add tomato sauce and remaining tablespoon of garam masala to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Finish the butter chicken
    Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
  6. Warm the tortillas
    Heat tortillas according to package instructions or warm directly over a gas flame for 10-15 seconds per side until lightly charred.
  7. Assemble the tacos
    Spoon butter chicken mixture into each warmed tortilla. Top with diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve and enjoy
    Arrange tacos on a serving platter, garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over tacos just before eating.

Nutritional Information

420
Calories
per serving
28
Protein
g
32
Carbohydrates
g
22
Total Fat
g
10
Saturated Fat
g
3
Fiber
g
6
Sugar
g
680
Sodium
mg
15
Vitamin C
% DV
2.5
Iron
mg

Butter Chicken Tacos are Also Known As

Chicken Makhani Tacos, Murgh Makhani Tacos, Indian Fusion Tacos or Tikka Masala Tacos