Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, combining rich flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree, curry powder, and garam masala; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir well, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- For a spicier version, add chili powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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