Homemade butter chicken: Discover the secret recipe!
A delicious and creamy homemade butter chicken recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
- 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 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for at least 1 hour.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili powder to taste.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg