Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that is both quick and easy to prepare, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken