Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: Indulge in Homemade Flavor Bliss
This Easy Butter Chicken Recipe brings the authentic taste of India to your home with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in tomato puree, cream, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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