Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the warmth and richness of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that promises comfort with every bite. This creamy chicken curry is infused with aromatic spices and served in a luscious sauce that’s perfect for scooping up with naan or spooning over fluffy rice. Whether you’re looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, this butter chicken will not disappoint. With preparation taking just 45 minutes, you can dive into this flavorful journey without any hassle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned on all sides.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in the same skillet until soft.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and additional curry powder; let simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook on low heat until heated through.
- Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 145mg