Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe. This rich and creamy dish combines tender chicken thighs with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a flavor-packed experience that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful Indian classic served with warm naan and fluffy rice. With its velvety sauce and customizable spice level, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 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
- 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
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and curry powder for enhanced flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if desired), garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer to combine flavors.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet; simmer on low heat until heated through.
- Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg