Description
Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors with creamy goodness. This delightful Indian-American dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re having a cozy family dinner or hosting friends. With tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in a luscious sauce, every bite is a taste of home. Served alongside warm naan or fluffy rice, this recipe is not only simple but also guarantees to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce and sugar; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Season with cayenne pepper, garam masala, curry powder, and black pepper; simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in remaining butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer (up to overnight). Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper according to your preference. Use fresh ingredients for vibrant flavors.