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A bowl of creamy butter chicken with rice and naan bread.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made quickly at home, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds skinless (boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder

Dairy & Oils

  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 6 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion (diced)

Canned & Jarred Goods

  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Dairy

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

Garnish & Extras

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Sides

  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions and garlic in butter until translucent.
  • Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook until done, then stir in heavy cream and garam masala.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with naan and rice.

Notes

For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSodium: 900mg
Keyword Butter Chicken
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