Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Tender chicken in a luscious tomato cream sauce, infused with aromatic spices, makes for a comforting dish that’s perfect served over steamed rice with naan bread on the side.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinated Chicken:
- 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, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
For Serving:
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear 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: Return chicken to the skillet, add heavy cream, and mix well.
- Season and Simmer: Add spices, let simmer for 10 minutes, adjust seasoning.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley, serve hot with naan and rice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Homemade Butter Chicken
