Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken simmered in a luscious tomato and cream sauce, this dish is a delight for the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice or naan
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, brown chicken, and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add spices, tomato sauce, cream, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs for a leaner version.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut cream and vegan butter.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
