Description
This easy butter chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful Indian dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken cooked in a rich tomato and cream sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices, and served with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger. Add spices and cook. Add chicken and brown. Stir in tomato paste and water, then simmer.
- Finish the Dish: Add butter and cream, simmer until chicken is tender. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for extra flavor.
- Thighs are recommended for a more tender result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
