quick easy homemade butter chicken that’s irresistibly creamy and quick
A quick and easy recipe for homemade butter chicken that’s irresistibly creamy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add spices: garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cream.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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