Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe: Easy, Indulgent Comfort Food
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of homemade butter chicken, a comforting dish that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat, add cream and butter, stir until smooth.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more spices to the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate overnight for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: homemade butter chicken, Indian recipe, comfort food