Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken! Tender marinated chicken simmers in a flavorful sauce made with aromatic spices and heavy cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will impress everyone at the table. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy rice for an unforgettable meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Add chicken; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- 3. Add Tomatoes: Stir in crushed canned tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- 4. Creamy Sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; cook gently for another 5 minutes until smooth.
- 5. Cook Chicken: Add marinated chicken; cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- 6. Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg