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Delicious homemade butter chicken served with rice and naan bread.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made quickly at home, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds skinless (boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Cooking Base

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.25 cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Sides

  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions and garlic in butter and oil until fragrant.
  • Add spices and tomato sauce, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cook until heated through.
  • Add cooked chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with naan and rice.

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste and serve hot.
Keyword Butter Chicken