Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken That’s Indulgently Flavorful
Indulge in this quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe, bursting with flavor and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are soft.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the spices, tomatoes, and heavy cream; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chili powder.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter chicken, quick recipe, easy dinner, homemade