Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: Indulge in Comfort Food at Home
Enjoy this rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that is quick and easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the spices: garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken