Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
If you’re in search of a heartwarming and satisfying dinner, look no further than this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This dish is a creamy delight that seamlessly blends rich spices and tender chicken, transforming any meal into a special occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is designed to impress with minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with warm naan or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Add cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in remaining butter before serving with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 716mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 152mg