Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade butter chicken, a dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious, spiced sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet impressive, ensuring smiles and requests for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and marinate while prepping the rest.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and sugar until spices are lightly toasted. Add tomato puree and cook until combined.
- Pour in cream and remaining butter; simmer gently to create a rich sauce.
- Add marinated chicken; cook until tender and fully cooked (15-20 minutes).
- Garnish with cilantro before serving. Enjoy with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg