Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a luscious tomato cream sauce, infused with aromatic spices, and finished with a touch of butter. It’s a classic Indian dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
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 and onion in butter. Add tomato sauce and sugar.
- Build the Sauce – Add chicken, heavy cream, and spices. Stir until well combined.
- Season and Simmer – Let the sauce simmer with spices for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Indian Cuisine, Creamy Chicken, Homemade Butter Chicken
