Delicious Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the warmth of homemade butter chicken, where tender chicken is enveloped in a creamy, spiced sauce. This dish transforms any meal into a celebration, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy enough for beginners and impressive enough for guests, this butter chicken will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes along with garam masala and paprika; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Top with kasuri methi and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with paneer or tofu. Enhance creaminess by adding cashews.