Description
A creamy, aromatic butter chicken recipe simplified for busy weeknights without losing authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and coat chicken evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Start the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook briefly.
- Add the Spices: Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Toast briefly.
- Create the Base Sauce: Add tomato sauce and paste, simmer 5 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken and marinade, simmer until cooked through.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in cream and honey. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Taste improves after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg