Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: Your Quick Dinner Solution!
A quick and easy recipe for homemade butter chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water (as needed for consistency)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice or naan bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, and let it sit for a flavor-packed family dinner or overnight for next-level tenderness.
- Sear to Lock in Flavor: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add marinated chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, coriander, and water. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Then pour in cream and stir until it becomes creamy.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: ~32g
- Cholesterol: N/A