Description
Quick and Easy Butter Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken simmered in a rich spiced sauce, this recipe transforms weeknight dinners into culinary delights without requiring hours of preparation. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, coating well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add more garlic and ginger, followed by tomato sauce. Simmer for about five minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spices from marinade; simmer on low for another ten minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and let simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Serve with rice or naan, ensuring plenty of sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if possible. You can customize this dish with different proteins like shrimp or tofu or add vegetables such as spinach for an extra nutritional boost.