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A bowl of creamy butter chicken with rice and naan bread.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and creamy butter chicken made quickly at home, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1.5 pounds skinless (boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
Cooking Base
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.25 cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Sides
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in butter and oil until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and spices; simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add chicken and cook until done, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve with naan and steamed rice.

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste and enjoy!