Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken That Will Delight Your Taste Buds
Enjoy this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe that is bursting with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the tomato puree, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg