Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is the perfect comfort food that you can whip up in just 20 minutes! This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces bathed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. It’s a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, bringing everyone together around the table. Served over fluffy rice or warm naan, this butter chicken will impress both kids and adults alike, making it a staple for your meal rotation. Embrace the flavors of Indian cuisine without spending hours in the kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely minced or grated)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (finely minced or crushed)
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into ¾-inch chunks)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste (or 8 oz can of tomato sauce)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or paprika)
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Hot cooked rice (for serving)
- Naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until lightly golden (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add minced ginger and garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken, tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, fenugreek, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until chicken is fully cooked (5-6 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer on low heat for about 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg