Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that is quick and easy to make for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in the spices: garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
- Add tomato sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter chicken, quick recipe, easy dinner, family favorite