Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made quickly at home, perfect for a satisfying meal with naan and rice.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.25 cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Naan bread
Steamed rice
Instructions
- Mix chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Sauté garlic and onion in oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, cream, spices, and simmer.
- Cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add chicken to sauce, stir in remaining butter, and simmer briefly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with naan and rice.
Notes
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to taste.