Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
A quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe that is rich, creamy, and full of flavorful spices. Perfect for a cozy night in!
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken & Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
For the Butter Chicken Sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
To Serve
- Marinate the Chicken – In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat oil in a skillet, cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic, onion, add tomato sauce and sugar.
- Build the Sauce – Add chicken back to skillet, pour in heavy cream, and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Season and Simmer – Add spices and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter – Stir in cold butter for a silky finish.
- Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.
- For a healthier version, you can use yogurt in place of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian food, creamy chicken recipe