Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe
Delight in this creamy butter chicken, featuring succulent chicken pieces bathed in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. A comforting meal perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) high-quality whole or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in canned tomatoes along with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder if using. Simmer for about 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces to the sauce mixture. Stir well to coat all sides of the chicken. Cover partially and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Transfer butter chicken to plates, drizzling extra sauce on top. Serve with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking. Allowing the chicken to marinate for an hour before cooking enhances flavor and tenderness.