Description
A rich and creamy Butter Chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- Prep your station: Gather all your ingredients and tools.
- Sear the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in skillet, add chicken, and sear until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Sauté the aromatics: Remove chicken, add butter and diced onion, sauté for 5 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Build the sauce: Pour in tomato sauce, stir in heavy cream, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken: Add chicken back, reduce heat, and stir in yogurt, sugar, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Finishing touches: Stir in garam masala and simmer for another minute.
Notes
Serve over basmati rice or with naan. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Easy Recipes