Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
A delicious and simple recipe for homemade butter chicken that the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are browned.
- Mix in the spices: garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: butter chicken, quick recipe, easy recipe, homemade, family favorite