Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. Featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With minimal prep time—about 15 minutes—and quick cooking, you can easily whip up a restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a complete and satisfying experience that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix diced chicken with garlic, ginger, and salt. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Stir in tomato puree, garam masala, and cumin; simmer for about five minutes.
- Add cream: Reduce heat and slowly incorporate heavy cream into the sauce; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer for another five minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg