Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the comforting flavors of Indian cuisine to your table in under an hour. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices that create a rich and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this butter chicken pairs beautifully with basmati rice or warm naan, making it a family favorite that will entice everyone to gather around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter, add garlic and ginger; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add garam masala and red chili powder; mix well. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg