Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the creamy, spiced goodness of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. The succulent chicken, enveloped in a luscious sauce, pairs beautifully with warm naan bread or fluffy steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and diced onion in oil and butter until soft.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and additional curry powder. Simmer until thickened.
- Add remaining butter and adjust seasoning; serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg