Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Cozy Family Favorite
A delicious and simple butter chicken recipe that the whole family will love. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder, cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken thighs, cooking until they are browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan bread.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your family’s taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: butter chicken, easy recipe, family favorite, homemade