Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Tender chicken pieces are marinated and simmered in a luscious tomato and cream sauce, infused with aromatic spices. This comforting dish pairs beautifully with naan bread or steamed rice, making it a family favorite that everyone will love. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in just 45 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
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 with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, spices, and heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in another pan until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken with the sauce; stir in remaining butter and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 140mg