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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

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This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken features a creamy, spiced sauce enveloping tender chicken, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Can substitute with smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Adjust for preferred spice level
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Use dairy-free yogurt for vegan
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can omit for lighter version
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Can use crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Increase based on spice tolerance
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Adds authentic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter. Once melted, sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until the onion turns translucent.
  4. Build the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and sugar, simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Return the chicken and pour in heavy cream.
  5. Season and Simmer: Sprinkle in cayenne pepper, garam masala, and black pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Stir in remaining butter until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  7. Serve: Dish out your Butter Chicken and serve it hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a bright flavor, consider adding lemon juice before serving.

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