Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, a comforting dish that brings the taste of India right to your kitchen. This creamy and spiced chicken dish is surprisingly simple to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or looking to impress guests, this butter chicken pairs beautifully with warm naan or fluffy rice. With its velvety texture and robust flavor profile, it’s bound to become a go-to favorite for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 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, paprika, and curry powder for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce and mix well before adding sugar, salt, black pepper, cream, cayenne pepper (if desired), garam masala, and additional curry powder.
- Let simmer on low heat before returning chicken to heat through for another 10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley alongside naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For an extra kick of spice, add green chilies during cooking. To enhance creaminess, feel free to increase the amount of heavy cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for three months.