Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Easy Butter Chicken recipe that brings the authentic taste of Indian cuisine right to your table. Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, aromatic sauce makes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a skillet. Brown chicken pieces, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato sauce. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream and yogurt. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through. Add butter, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Marinating chicken in yogurt and spices overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
