Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe: Indulgent Family Delight
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is the perfect family meal that combines rich flavors with simple ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink.
- Mix in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sugar, and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less garam masala.
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: homemade butter chicken, quick recipes, family meals