Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
A delicious and simple recipe for homemade butter chicken that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until golden.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with naan bread or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: butter chicken, quick meal, easy recipe