Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful butter chicken dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen in just 40 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until sizzling. Add minced garlic and ginger paste; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, approximately five minutes.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes, garam masala, and chili powder. Let simmer for about ten minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Pour in heavy cream (or coconut milk). Stir gently and let simmer again for another five minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Transfer to plates or bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve alongside basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. - Enhance flavor by adding vegetables like spinach or experimenting with spices such as smoked paprika.