Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Tender marinated chicken in a luscious buttery tomato cream sauce, served with naan bread and steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Marinade
- 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
For the Butter Chicken 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 for heat
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley optional, for garnish
To Serve
- 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 marinate for 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 chicken back to skillet, pour in heavy cream, and add spices.
- Season and Simmer – Let sauce simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Food, Easy Dinner Recipe
