Description
This oven-baked crispy butter chicken is a delicious, hassle-free recipe with a golden, crunchy coating and rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/2 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Set Up Coating Station: Place flour in one shallow dish, whisked egg in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each marinated chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat generously with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and dot them with melted butter.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Hot: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with a side of rice, naan, or vegetables.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add extra cayenne pepper or chili flakes for more heat.
- Gluten-Free: Use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute yogurt with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese.
- Low-Carb Option: Swap breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- marinate time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: indian
Keywords: crispy butter chicken, oven-baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy butter chicken, homemade butter chicken