Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your table. Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For Marinating the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce 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)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Sauté garlic, onion, add tomato sauce, and sugar.
- Build the Sauce: Add cooked chicken, heavy cream, and spices. Simmer.
- Season and Simmer: Add remaining spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in butter until melted for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of chicken broth or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, Creamy Chicken Recipe
