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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, cooked in a rich and creamy buttery tomato sauce. Serve with naan bread or steamed rice for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken & Marinade

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

For the Butter Chicken Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 15ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley optional, for garnish

To Serve

  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Butter Chicken Sauce: In a pan, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook the Chicken: In another pan, heat remaining butter and cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add cooked chicken to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add chopped fresh chili.
  • For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or coconut milk.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg