Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
A creamy and flavorful butter chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato purée
- salt to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
- Pour in the tomato purée and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken