Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe You’ll Love!
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade butter chicken that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the spices (garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt).
- Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg