Description
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is a delicious fusion of Indian flavors with a creamy, buttery sauce that pairs perfectly with naan bread and steamed rice. Tender marinated chicken is cooked to perfection and simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 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
For the Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 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)
To Serve:
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook marinated chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Sauté garlic and onion in butter until translucent.
- Build the Sauce: Add tomato sauce, sugar, and heavy cream. Simmer until it thickens.
- Season and Simmer: Add spices and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in cold butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with naan bread and rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to garnish with additional chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 230mg