Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Feast
A delightful and simple recipe for homemade butter chicken that brings rich flavors and a comforting meal to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Add cream and lemon juice, simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg