Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
Enjoy a delightful and simple recipe for homemade butter chicken that your entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the spices and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato puree and cream, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili powder to taste.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: butter chicken, homemade, easy recipe, family favorite