Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy, spiced chicken dish is sure to warm your heart and delight your taste buds. With tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a rich tomato and cream sauce, it’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Pair it with naan or rice for a wholesome meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re cooking for your family or entertaining friends, this dish will impress without the stress!
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 (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
- 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 in a bowl. Let sit while preparing the sauce.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté garlic and onion until golden brown.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer gently.
- Stir in marinated chicken; cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in remaining butter before serving hot over steamed rice or with naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg