Description
A quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. This classic Indian dish is made with tender marinated chicken in a luscious tomato cream sauce, perfect for serving with naan bread and steamed rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 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 (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
To Serve
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Sauté garlic, onion, add tomato sauce and sugar.
- Build the Sauce: Add chicken back to skillet, pour in heavy cream, and stir until combined.
- Season and Simmer: Add spices, let simmer for 10 minutes, then adjust seasoning.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in butter for a silky finish, sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
