Description
This easy homemade butter chicken recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that can be made in no time. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices, this dish is sure to be a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into ¾-inch chunks
For the Chicken:
- 4 tablespoons tomato purée
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half or yogurt for a lighter version)
For the Sauce:
- To taste fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
For Garnish:
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add chicken pieces, tomato purée, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through and spices are fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian food, easy recipe, creamy chicken
