Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Butter Chicken, a beloved Indian comfort food that’s both creamy and satisfying. This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet feels special enough for entertaining. With a blend of aromatic spices simmered in luscious heavy cream, this dish transforms tender chicken into a velvety masterpiece. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish that your family and friends will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for enhanced flavor.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook marinated chicken in oil and butter until browned; set aside.
- Sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet until translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce and spices; add heavy cream and mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer on low for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 459
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 683mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 114mg