Description
A creamy and flavorful Indian Butter Chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt; mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook marinated chicken in batches until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder; simmer gently for another 10-15 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet, stir to coat in sauce, and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with steamed rice or naan bread, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust spice levels according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, quick easy recipes, creamy chicken dish