Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
If you’re craving a comforting and aromatic dish that’s quick to prepare, our Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is the perfect choice! This creamy, flavorful chicken dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special family meals. With tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce and spices, served alongside fluffy rice or warm naan, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. You’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can create this restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen. Enjoy every bite of this delightful dish that promises satisfaction and warmth!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 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)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the tomato sauce along with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream with cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Let simmer until flavors meld.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg