Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Discover the joy of making your own Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This rich and creamy dish is a quintessential Indian comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your dining table. With tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices, simmered in a velvety tomato cream sauce, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Pair it with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice for a delightful meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ poundsskinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 6garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 mediumonion (diced)
- 1 cantomato sauce
- 2 cupsheavy cream
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoonsweet paprika
- ½ teaspooncurry powder
- 1 tablespoongreek yogurt
- 1 teaspoonsugar
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspooncayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
Directions
- 1
Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken in oil and butter until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in remaining butter until fragrant.
- 4
Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in heavy cream, garam masala, and curry powder; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet; let it cook in the sauce for another 5–10 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot garnished with parsley alongside naan or rice.