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Vibrant orange butter chicken served in a white bowl with a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside fluffy white rice on a rustic wooden table, styled for an appetizing and inviting presentation.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

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A quick, flavorful homemade butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, with tender chicken simmered in a rich, buttery tomato sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add chicken chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, garam masala, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in heavy cream.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over cooked rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust spice levels to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg