Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
– 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 2 teaspoons garam masala
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
Creating Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is simpler than you might think. Follow these steps:
1. Prep Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half of the garam masala. Set aside.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in Tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine. Bring to a simmer.
7. Season Sauce: Add the remaining spices (garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne). Mix thoroughly.
8. Incorporate Cream and Butter: Pour in the heavy cream and drop in the butter. Stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
9. Simmer: Let the butter chicken simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
10. Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 25g