Description
Butter chicken is a beloved Indian dish known for its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken pieces. This easy-to-follow recipe captures all the classic flavors while being simple enough for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan to create a memorable dining experience that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato puree, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- Add seasoned chicken; stir to coat. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking for deeper flavor. Substitute Greek yogurt for extra creaminess or add spinach/cashews for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.