Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that brings the rich and aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender boneless chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. In just about 30 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying meal that pairs wonderfully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread. Impress your family and friends with this delightful homemade butter chicken, bursting with flavor and sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and season lightly with salt.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato puree along with garam masala, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg