Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken: A Delicious Weeknight Delight
A quick and tasty recipe for butter chicken ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, spices, and salt.
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice or with naan.
- For a milder flavor, reduce cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy butter chicken, quick recipes, weeknight meals