Description
A cozy and delicious Butter Chicken recipe that brings warmth and satisfying flavors to your dinner table.
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
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 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: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken chunks, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add minced garlic and diced onion, stirring until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mingle the Flavors: Stir in heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder. Return chicken to skillet, let simmer for 10 minutes. Swirl in remaining butter until melted.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or paneer. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal