Homemade Butter Chicken: 7 Reasons to Fall in Love
A rich and creamy Indian dish made with tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour.
- Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Homemade Butter Chicken, Indian Chicken Curry, Creamy Chicken Dish