Description
A creamy and aromatic butter chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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
- 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
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce base: In the same skillet, reduce heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté the diced onion until softened (about 3 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Build the sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Season and simmer: Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and additional curry powder. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Finish with butter: Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve and enjoy: Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavors. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian recipe, quick dinner, easy recipe, creamy chicken