227 butter chicken recipes

Homemade chicken soup simmered with celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns, finished with tiny butter dumplings dropped right into the broth. Old-fashioned comfort in every spoonful.

Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.

Grilled chicken satay skewers with a creamy peanut dipping sauce spiked with soy, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Makes 24 skewers for the ultimate party appetizer.

Chicken satay skewers marinated in soy sauce, molasses, garlic, and red pepper flakes, broiled and served with a quick peanut dipping sauce. A Thai-inspired crowd favorite.

Slow cooker chicken breasts stuffed with a peanut butter and chopped peanut filling, simmered in a soy-honey-garlic sauce. Tender, slightly Thai-leaning, ready when you walk in the door. The crockpot does all the work.

Peanut noodle stir-fry with a lime, soy sauce, and peanut butter sauce over linguine with julienned carrots, cucumber, and scallions. Ready in 30 minutes.

Szechuan noodle salad with fettuccine in a spicy peanut sauce made with ginger, garlic, chili paste, and sesame oil, surrounded by julienned vegetables and ham.

Indonesian-inspired gado gado peanut dipping sauce with garlic, ginger, soy, cream, and Tabasco. Warm or cold, this lush satay-style dip transforms a tray of crudites.

Traditional African chicken stew thickened with creamy peanut butter, loaded with tomatoes and bell peppers, served with peanut-tossed spinach for an authentic one-pot meal.

West African peanut soup with chicken broth, peppers, and chunky peanut butter creates a rich, spicy bowl ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Classic cold sesame noodles with peanut butter, tahini, Hunan pepper sauce, and crunchy cucumber. Nutty, spicy, and slurp-worthy Chinese noodles ready in about an hour.

Pan-seared pork chops with a quick peanut ginger sauce made from chicken broth, peanut butter, and lemon juice. Served over noodles and topped with chopped peanuts.

Indonesian chili peanut sauce with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. A versatile satay-style dipping sauce ready in 15 minutes.

Creamy curried peanut soup with rice, carrots, and three tablespoons of curry powder, half-pureed with peanut butter for a thick, nutty broth. Make-ahead friendly and topped with scallions and cilantro.

Cold sesame peanut noodle salad with chicken, bean sprouts, scallions, and red pepper, tossed in a garlicky peanut butter-soy dressing. Asian-inspired pasta salad served chilled over crisp lettuce.

Cold sesame noodles with a creamy peanut butter and sesame oil sauce, lightly spiced with hot sauce and soy. Quick lunch or potluck pasta salad ready in 15 minutes.