Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: The Indulgent Family Favorite
Enjoy this quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the tomato paste; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of curry powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Quick, Easy, Homemade, Butter Chicken, Family Favorite