Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix until the chicken is well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring. Add cayenne pepper for heat if desired. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, garam masala, and ½ teaspoon curry powder. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. You can also add vegetables like spinach or peas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg