Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Experience the cozy delight of our Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This creamy, spiced dish is a culinary masterpiece that comes together in just 45 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe pairs beautifully with warm naan and fluffy rice. With its rich flavors, healthy ingredients, and simple preparation steps, you can enjoy restaurant-quality butter chicken right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 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
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and curry powder.
- Heat oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken; brown on all sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until onions soften.
- Pour in tomato sauce and spices; mix well and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 170mg