Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
Enjoy this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe that is a flavorful family favorite and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced ginger and garlic, sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato puree, heavy cream, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe