Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for homemade butter chicken, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Mix in tomato paste, heavy cream, and spices.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped green chilies.
- Can use yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken