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A bowl of Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken served with fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

This recipe offers a quick and easy way to make delicious butter chicken at home, perfect for busy weeknights. It brings authentic Indian flavors to your table with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 491
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
For Serving
  • Hot cooked rice and naan

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.
  3. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is designed for busy home cooks who want to enjoy Indian cuisine without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It's suitable for families, beginners, and anyone who appreciates simple, flavorful meals.

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