Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Homemade Butter Chicken, a beloved dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken thighs with a spiced tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, bringing warmth and comfort to your dining table. With its aromatic spices and luscious sauce, every bite promises to transport you to the heart of Indian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, and salt. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in tomato puree and additional spices (like chili powder) and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan. Cook on medium heat until chicken is fully cooked (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- 4. Add Cream: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes until well combined.
- 5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or spices if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg