Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Enjoy this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder, stir well.
- Pour in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg