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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy a rich and creamy homemade butter chicken that's quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds skinless (boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Cooking & Base

  • 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

Garnish & Sides

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Naan bread

Steamed rice

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet with 1 tablespoon butter and vegetable oil until browned; set aside.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in remaining butter; add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garam masala. Simmer.
  • Add cooked chicken and heavy cream; simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with naan bread and steamed rice.

Notes

Adjust salt and spice levels to taste. For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Butter Chicken