Description
Discover the joy of homemade comfort with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy, spiced dish is not only a culinary masterpiece but also remarkably simple to prepare in your own kitchen. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a rich, velvety sauce that envelops tender chunks of chicken—perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy rice for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Experience the comforting flavors and aromas of this classic Indian dish right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 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 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, garam masala, and curry powder; simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; let it simmer in the sauce for another 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg