Butter Chicken

मक्खनी मुर्ग Also: Murgh Makhani, Chicken Makhani
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Tree Nut: Likely contains restriction
Vegetarian: Likely contains restriction

Tender chicken in a rich, mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce with butter, cashew paste, and aromatic spices.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • chicken (yogurt-marinated) (Dairy)
  • tomatoes
  • butter (Dairy)
  • cream (Dairy)
  • cashew paste (Tree Nut)
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • garam masala
  • kashmiri chili

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • yogurt in the marinade (dairy)
  • cashew paste as the creamy texture base
  • butter and heavy cream throughout the sauce

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Yogurt marinade, butter, and heavy cream are all primary ingredients.

Gluten-Free

Check with staff

Traditional butter chicken does not use wheat, but commercial preparations may use flour as thickener.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in butter chicken.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely contains restriction

Cashew paste is blended into the sauce as a thickener and flavor enhancer.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in butter chicken.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in butter chicken.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in butter chicken.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in traditional butter chicken.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in butter chicken.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains chicken.

Key risk: Butter chicken contains dairy in three places: yogurt in the marinade, butter in the sauce, and heavy cream for richness. The creamy texture comes partly from cashew paste, not just cream. This dish is unsafe for dairy and tree nut-sensitive diners.

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