Butter Chicken
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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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
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 restrictionYogurt marinade, butter, and heavy cream are all primary ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffTraditional butter chicken does not use wheat, but commercial preparations may use flour as thickener.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in butter chicken.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCashew paste is blended into the sauce as a thickener and flavor enhancer.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in butter chicken.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in butter chicken.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in butter chicken.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional butter chicken.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in butter chicken.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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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