Description
A rich and creamy Butter Chicken recipe that brings authentic Indian flavors to your kitchen in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 and steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until the onion is translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and an additional ½ teaspoon of curry powder. Stir well.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley, alongside naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze without cream for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food