Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Delight for All
Learn to make a deliciously quick and easy homemade butter chicken that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
- Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Customize the spice levels based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg