Description
Discover the Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe that transforms ordinary ingredients into a rich, creamy dish bursting with flavor. This delightful Indian comfort food is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings. With only 5 minutes of prep time, you can have a restaurant-quality meal ready in no time. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying experience. Whether you prefer mild or spicy, this recipe allows for customization to suit your taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable culinary journey!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Spices: salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper, garam masala
Instructions
- Mix chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and curry powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, cream, cayenne pepper (if desired), garam masala, and curry powder; stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot with naan and rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg