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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is packed with rich, creamy flavors and tender chicken. A must-try for curry lovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indian
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in tomato sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream and yogurt, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve with rice or naan.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.