Description
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce that embodies the essence of comfort food. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and packed with rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it alongside naan bread or steamed rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
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, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well until all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors absorb.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant. Then, add in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and an additional ½ teaspoon of curry powder. Stir well and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In another pan over medium-high heat, add remaining butter. Cook the marinated chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
- Add the cooked chicken into the sauce mixture in the skillet. Stir everything together gently to coat the chicken evenly in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish your butter chicken with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot alongside naan bread and steamed rice for a complete meal experience that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg