Indian Butter Chicken Tacos

Indian Butter Chicken Tacos

Creamy curry-spiced chicken in warm tortillas with fresh toppings

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 1 tablespoon garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and yogurt. Mix well to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
  2. Prepare the butter sauce
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Stir in remaining tablespoon of garam masala.
  3. Cook the chicken
    Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Finish the sauce
    Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The sauce should be rich, creamy, and full of flavor.
  5. Warm the tortillas
    Heat tortillas according to package directions or warm them directly over a gas flame for about 10 seconds per side. Keep warm by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel or aluminum foil.
  6. Assemble the tacos
    Place a spoonful of butter chicken mixture in the center of each warm tortilla. Top with diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while still warm.

Nutritional Information

420
Calories
per serving
28
Protein
g
35
Carbohydrates
g
18
Total Fat
g
8
Saturated Fat
g
3
Fiber
g
6
Sugar
g
650
Sodium
mg
15
Vitamin C
% DV
12
Iron
% DV

Indian Butter Chicken Tacos are Also Known As

Butter Chicken Wraps, Murgh Makhani Tacos, Chicken Makhani Tortillas or Fusion Tikka Tacos