Easy Butter Chicken From Scratch: Indulgent Recipe You’ll Love
This easy butter chicken recipe brings the rich flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and heavy cream; simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with basmati rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Butter Chicken, Indian Recipe, Comfort Food