Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
If you’re in search of a comforting dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare, look no further than this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy and flavorful dish, made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce, is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings with friends and family. With minimal steps required, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Pair it with fluffy rice or warm naan for a complete experience that feels indulgent yet simple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
- Naan bread for serving
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt; let sit.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until soft.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if desired), garam masala, and additional curry powder; simmer gently.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in remaining butter before serving hot over rice or with naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg