Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken dish that’s perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread, for serving
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, half of the curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, remaining curry powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add heavy cream and garam masala, and simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
For a lighter option, use boneless chicken breasts or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, creamy chicken, family meal, comfort food