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Love butter chicken? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love butter chicken, order chicken tikka masala next (95/100 flavor match), then massaman curry and Japanese curry. Butter chicken is rich, deeply savory and sweet, and these dishes share that profile.
Chicken tikka masala: rich curry, like butter chicken.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 5 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 1 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 3 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 1 out of 5
- Crunch
- 0 out of 5
Indian · curry
6 dishes to try if you love butter chicken
- MATCHChicken tikka masalaRich curry, like butter chicken.Indian · curry
- MATCHMassaman curryRich and sweet curry, like butter chicken.Thai · curry
- MATCHJapanese curryRich and sweet curry, like butter chicken.Japanese · curry
- MATCHPalak paneerRich curry, like butter chicken, but less sweet and fresher.Indian · curry
- MATCHBiryaniRich, like butter chicken, but spicier and less sweet.Indian · rice dish
- MATCHTonkotsu ramenRich, like butter chicken, but less sweet.Japanese · noodle soup
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Butter chicken vs its closest matches
Butter chicken vs chicken tikka masala
95/100 flavor match
Chicken tikka masala is lighter (4 vs 5), spicier (2 vs 1), tangier (2 vs 1) and less sweet (2 vs 3) than butter chicken, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, freshness and crunch.
Butter chicken vs massaman curry
91/100 flavor match
Massaman curry is lighter (4 vs 5), less smoky (0 vs 1) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than butter chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness and freshness.
Butter chicken vs Japanese curry
88/100 flavor match
Japanese curry is lighter (4 vs 5), less herby (0 vs 1), less smoky (0 vs 1) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than butter chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order butter chicken
What it is
Butter chicken (murgh makhani) is tandoori chicken in a mild, silky tomato sauce enriched with butter and cream.
Ordering tip
It is one of the mildest curries on an Indian menu, so it is a safe pick for anyone avoiding heat.
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What dishes are similar to butter chicken?
If you like butter chicken, try chicken tikka masala, massaman curry and Japanese curry. Chicken tikka masala is the closest flavor match (95/100): rich curry, like butter chicken.
What does butter chicken taste like?
Butter chicken (murgh makhani) is tandoori chicken in a mild, silky tomato sauce enriched with butter and cream. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, sweet.
What should I order if I want something like butter chicken but different?
Try massaman curry: rich and sweet curry, like butter chicken. It scores 91/100 against butter chicken on flavor.
How is butter chicken different from chicken tikka masala?
Chicken tikka masala is lighter (4 vs 5), spicier (2 vs 1), tangier (2 vs 1) and less sweet (2 vs 3) than butter chicken, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, freshness and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as chicken tikka masala vs butter chicken. Overall it scores 95/100 against butter chicken on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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