Easy Butter Chicken: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Recipe at Home
A delicious and easy butter chicken recipe that brings a juicy twist to the classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the garam masala and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream, stir well.
- Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices overnight.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Indian Cuisine