India's Best Butter Chicken is on the Streets of Delhi | Street Eats | Bon Appétit

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Ghee adds flavor while vegetable oil reduces cost.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option with richness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian alternative, while thighs are more affordable.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin + coriander

Homemade blends can control ingredients and cost.

Cook chicken on the sigri (open grill) after marinating with yogurt and spices.

Skewer chicken leg quarters, about three pieces per skewer.

Grill chicken over high heat to sear and lock in flavor, ensuring proper spacing for even cooking.

Transfer cooked chicken to cool down before refrigeration.

Cut up the chicken by the master butcher for final preparation.

Finish cooking the chicken on the grill to ensure it's fully cooked and reaches the right temperature.

Melt 500 grams of butter in a pot over an open flame to prepare for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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