Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the comforting flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. With tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. Serve it with warm naan or fluffy rice for an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Make It Saucy: Pour in tomato sauce and add garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Dish out butter chicken into bowls or on plates and serve with warm naan or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg