Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of homemade butter chicken, a dish that’s quick and easy to prepare for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions, garlic, and ginger, cooking until softened.
- Add spices and cook for another minute.
- Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides.
- Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Finally, add heavy cream and cook until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Add more chili powder if you prefer extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken