Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Comforting Family Favorite
A creamy, savory butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken, diced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until soft.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg