Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce. With just a handful of common ingredients, you can whip up a comforting meal that will impress your family and friends alike. Paired with naan bread or steamed rice, this butter chicken is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. 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 5-7 minutes.
- Cook chicken: In another pan over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- Combine: Transfer cooked chicken into the sauce mixture and stir in remaining butter until melted. Simmer together for a few more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg