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Homemade Butter Chicken

Homemade Butter Chicken That'll Make Your Dinner Shine

Homemade Butter Chicken is a comforting dish with rich, creamy tomato sauce and fragrant spices, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For a rich texture
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar To balance acidity
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
  • Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
  • Naan Bread
  • Steamed Rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and completely cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat and add butter. Once melted, sauté garlic and the diced onion until translucent—about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce along with sugar, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything thoroughly.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot alongside warm naan and fluffy rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra cream on top for an indulgent finish.

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