Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, simmered in a luxurious sauce made with fresh ingredients. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Pair it with warm naan or fluffy steamed rice for a satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¾ tablespoon Greek yogurt
- ½ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in another pan until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken with the sauce in the skillet and stir in the remaining butter. Simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg