Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Say hello to your new favorite comfort food with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy, spiced dish is a delightful masterpiece that’s surprisingly simple to prepare at home. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or looking to impress guests, this butter chicken pairs perfectly with warm naan and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and brown for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, and additional salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; allow to thicken.
- Finish with garam masala and optional cayenne pepper; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with naan and steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg