Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, perfect for pairing with naan bread and steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 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
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)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Serving:
- 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 – Cook the marinated chicken in oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic, onion, and spices in butter.
- Build the Sauce – Add tomato sauce, sugar, and heavy cream. Stir in the cooked chicken.
- Season and Simmer – Add spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Homemade, Indian, Curry, Creamy, Chicken Recipe
