Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken That’s Better Than Takeout
Deliciously creamy and full of flavor, this homemade butter chicken recipe is an easy takeout alternative that can be made in minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in tomato sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipes, Homemade Butter Chicken