Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy dinner with friends, it can be served with naan bread or steamed rice, allowing everyone to enjoy it their way. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. Elevate your dining experience with this simple yet flavorful recipe that captures the essence of Indian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- 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, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) 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
- In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In another pan, cook marinated chicken until browned (about 7–10 minutes).
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce and stir in remaining butter; simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 812mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 159mg