Description
A rich and creamy homemade butter chicken recipe that captures the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add heavy cream, garam masala, and an additional ½ teaspoon of curry powder. Stir well and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the last tablespoon of butter until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm over steamed rice or with naan bread, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust spices to taste, and consider a vegetarian option by substituting chicken with chickpeas or paneer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg