Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Introducing your new go-to comfort food: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken! This creamy, spiced dish is a delight to prepare and enjoy, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. With its rich tomato sauce and tender chicken, each bite offers a velvety experience that pairs beautifully with warm naan or fluffy rice. Get ready to savor a delectable meal that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine right to your table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 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 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- Season chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and curry powder.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, and spices; mix well.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with naan or rice, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg