Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy, aromatic sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Cook onion until soft, add garlic, ginger, and spices. Stir in tomato paste, sauce, cream, and butter.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan butter.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
