Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Indulgent Recipe
Learn how to make a quick and easy homemade butter chicken that is both delicious and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in the garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the yogurt and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams