Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this homemade Butter Chicken recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a velvety spiced dish that pairs perfectly with naan and 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 it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Cook marinated chicken in oil until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic, onion, then add tomato sauce.
- Build the Sauce – Add back chicken, heavy cream, and spices. Simmer until thickened.
- Season and Simmer – Add remaining spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- For a healthier option, you can use low-fat yogurt and cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
