Butter Chicken
What is the color of the butter chicken
Mild orange
What is the color of the chicken tikka masala?
Red
Spice level of the butter chicken
mild
Spice level of the Chicken Tikka Masala
medium to hot
What is the flavor/ texture of butter chicken?
Rich, creamy, mildly sweet, and luxurious.
What is the flavor/ texture of chicken tikka masala
Tangy, spicy, and tomato-forward with a complex spice blend.
Chicken type of the butter chicken
Often uses bone-in tandoori chicken, though many restaurants now use boneless thighs.
Chicken type of the Chicken Tikka Masala
Specifically uses chicken tikka (boneless, marinated chunks).
Origin of the butter chicken
Created in the 1950s by Kundan Lal Gujral in Delhi, India.
Origin of the Chicken Tikka Masala
Originated in Glasgow, UK, created by South Asian chefs for British palates.