Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe is a flavorful family favorite that brings deliciousness to your dining table in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, garam masala, chili powder, and salt, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Can adjust spices based on heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg