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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe You’ll Love!

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A quick and easy recipe for homemade butter chicken that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, optional, for garnish
  • Naan bread, for serving
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter, minced garlic, and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve with naan bread and steamed rice.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
  • For a healthier version, you can use low-fat cream.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.

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