Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This flavorful, spiced chicken dish is a comforting masterpiece that you can whip up in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a rich and velvety meal that pairs beautifully with warm naan or fluffy steamed rice. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that appeals to all ages!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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 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 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 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook marinated chicken in vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in remaining butter until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and additional curry powder. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix thoroughly with the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley alongside naan or steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg