Description
If you’re craving a dish that wraps you in warmth and comfort, this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is your answer! This delightful meal features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce that’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to create restaurant-quality butter chicken in just about 45 minutes. Serve it with warm naan and fluffy rice for a satisfying feast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can 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
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for enhanced flavor.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook the marinated chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Remove the chicken and sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, spices, and heavy cream; stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 140mg