Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: The Best Comfort Food Delight
A delightful recipe for homemade butter chicken that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- 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 ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in spices and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream and butter, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- For a spicier version, add chili powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg