Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices, simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce, and finished with a touch of butter for a truly decadent dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
Sauce:
- 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)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Serving:
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Cook marinated chicken in oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic, onion, then add tomato sauce and sugar.
- Build the Sauce – Add cream and chicken back to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Season and Simmer – Add spices, simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter until melted.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to suit your preference.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken longer.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Butter Chicken, Homemade Butter Chicken
