Quick and Easy Butter Chicken: A Joyful Twist on Classic Comfort
Experience the delightful flavors of quick and easy butter chicken that brings joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: High-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, and turmeric; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- This dish can be spicy; adjust the spices to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: quick, easy, butter chicken, comfort food