Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Easy Homemade Butter Chicken. Marinated chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce with a hint of sweetness, perfect to pair with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree (or canned crushed tomatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add tomato paste and puree, simmer for 10 minutes. Add marinated chicken and cook for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can grill the marinated chicken before adding it to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
