Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
If you crave a dish that envelops you in warmth and aromatic spices, this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is your answer! Rich and creamy, this flavorful meal brings together tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, simmered in a delightful tomato-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it pairs beautifully with warm naan and fluffy rice. This recipe is designed to be simple enough for novice cooks while still satisfying seasoned chefs. Let’s get started on creating this comforting culinary delight!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and onion until soft.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder; mix well.
- Stir in marinated chicken; simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Add remaining butter before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg