Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made quickly at home, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 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
- 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)
Naan bread
Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt.
- Cook chicken in a skillet with vegetable oil until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in butter, then add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and spices; simmer.
- Add cooked chicken and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste and enjoy!