Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Get ready to savor the rich flavors of your new favorite comfort food with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This creamy, spiced dish combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can indulge in a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Pair it with warm naan or fluffy rice, and watch everyone fall in love with this delightful creation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt vegetable oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides (5–7 minutes).
- Pour in tomato sauce and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add remaining butter; adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg