Creamy, smoky, and absolutely irresistible. Royal Kitchen is proud to serve what locals call the best butter chicken in Oakland. We start with halal tandoori-roasted chicken and simmer it in a velvety tomato and fenugreek gravy enriched with pure butter. Craving the ultimate Indian comfort food? Order your butter chicken delivery in Oakland directly through our website to skip the fees and get priority kitchen prep.
Known traditionally as Murgh Makhani, butter chicken was born in the kitchens of Northern India when chefs began simmering leftover tandoori chicken in a rich tomato gravy to keep the meat moist. Today, it is arguably the most famous Indian dish globally, and our chefs honor that legacy by crafting the most authentic butter chicken in Oakland.
Great butter chicken requires two distinct steps. First, we marinate our chicken in yogurt and spices before roasting it on skewers in our 900°F clay tandoor oven to achieve a smoky char. Second, we fold that smoky chicken into our signature “makhani” (butter) sauce, allowing the tomato, fenugreek, and cream to meld into a masterpiece of flavor.
Butter chicken is naturally mild and slightly sweet, making it the perfect choice for kids and those new to Indian cuisine. However, if you love a kick, you can easily request your dish to be prepared Spicy or Extra Spicy in the order notes!
You cannot eat butter chicken without the perfect vessels to soak up the gravy:
