Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe – Flavorful Indian Delight featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato and cream sauce with warm spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri chili powder
4 tablespoons butter divided
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices. Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes.
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Cook chicken in butter until lightly browned. Remove.
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Sauté garlic and ginger in remaining butter.
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Add tomato puree and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in garam masala and cream.
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Return chicken to pan and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor. Adjust cream for desired richness.