Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe for a Cozy Night In
A delightful and flavorful butter chicken recipe that’s simple to make and perfect for a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they are soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cream, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with rice or naan.
- Adjust spices based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg