Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Irresistible Homemade Butter Chicken, a creamy, aromatic dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe combines tender chicken with a luscious tomato-based sauce, spiced to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or special gatherings, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile, serve it over rice or with warm naan for a delightful meal that feels like a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in canned tomatoes and add cumin, coriander, garam masala, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Lower the heat and slowly stir in heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg