Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of homemade Butter Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, this dish pairs beautifully with warm naan and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
For the Butter Chicken Sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can 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)
To Serve
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat oil in a skillet, cook marinated chicken until golden brown, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic, onion, add tomato sauce, and simmer.
- Build the Sauce – Add cooked chicken back to skillet, pour in heavy cream, and mix well.
- Season and Simmer – Add spices, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan and rice.
Notes
- If the sauce is too runny, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with ⅓ cup of water, add to the sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
