Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Creamy Indian Classic That Will Delight Your Taste Buds. This dish combines rich flavors and creamy textures for a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with plain yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mix thoroughly, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with naan or basmati rice.
Notes
- Store leftover butter chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This dish also freezes well; let it cool before storing in a freezer-safe container.
- For additional flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg