Description
Say hello to your new favorite comfort food—Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken! This creamy and spiced dish is a delightful, velvety masterpiece that’s deceptively simple to prepare in the comfort of your own kitchen. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing friends, this recipe pairs beautifully with warm naan and fluffy rice, creating a wholesome meal that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs 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 (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 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
- Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and curry powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, heavy cream, and spices; stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for 15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg