Description
A delightful and straightforward recipe for homemade butter chicken that the entire family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices, cooking for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter chicken, easy recipes, quick recipes, family meal