Quick and Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: Indulgent Comfort at Home
Enjoy a rich and creamy butter chicken that is quick and easy to make at home. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato puree
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in the spices and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cream; reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served with rice or naan.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less garam masala.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food