Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
This easy homemade butter chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a creamy and flavorful sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- 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
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, mixing well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for the best experience.
- Adjust the spice level to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: butter chicken, homemade recipe, comfort food