Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Spicy Delight
Enjoy this quick and easy homemade butter chicken that’s deliciously spicy and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Add garam masala and chili powder, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, adjust salt, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spices according to preference for heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 107mg