Easy Butter Chicken: An Indulgent Recipe for Cozy Nights
An indulgent recipe perfect for cozy nights, Easy Butter Chicken delivers rich flavors and comforting warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
- Stir in chicken and cook until browned.
- Add tomato sauce, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This butter chicken pairs well with rice or naan.
- You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg