Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine straight to your home. This creamy, aromatic chicken curry is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, combining tender chicken pieces with a rich sauce that’s bursting with spices. Paired with warm naan and fluffy rice, this meal is sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out, you’ll find this recipe simple to follow and absolutely satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- 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
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 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 chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for flavor.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in vegetable oil and butter until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, spices, and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Stir in marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked through (about 15 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed rice or with warm naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg