Description
Homemade Butter Chicken is a beloved comfort food that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and pairs beautifully with fluffy naan or fragrant basmati rice. With its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma, this dish will surely become a family favorite, bringing warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala and crushed tomatoes; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; then incorporate seasoned chicken pieces. Cook until chicken is tender and cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- Finish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy with naan or basmati rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg