Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe for a Cozy Night In
This quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. With rich flavors and a creamy sauce, it’s a family favorite!
- 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
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato puree and spices, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter, cook until heated through.
- Serve with rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg