Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe That’s Pure Comfort
A delightful and simple butter chicken recipe that everyone will love. Perfect for a comforting dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the spices, cooking for another minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and cook until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg