What Butter chicken is
Chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, mild and rich.
Butter chicken is listed as a dish in the India guide, where the index tags it mild and rice-based. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Butter chicken
Our index links Butter chicken to Delhi / Punjab. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The India guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Butter chicken sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 7 food entries we track for India, 4 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Masala dosa, Chole bhature, Naan |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Butter chicken, Thali, Fish curry |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Butter chicken is one of 5 dish entries and 3 mid-range items; 4 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the India items that make most sense alongside Butter chicken, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These India items share the most tags with Butter chicken, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Butter chicken: common questions
What is Butter chicken?
Chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, mild and rich. It is listed in the TasteBridge India guide as a dish.
How much does Butter chicken cost in India?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Butter chicken vegetarian?
Butter chicken is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Butter chicken?
Our index links it to Delhi / Punjab. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for India. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.