Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
This quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe is a flavorful family favorite that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Cook until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in garam masala and chili powder, cooking for one more minute.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with lemon juice and stir well before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for the best experience.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken