Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: The Best Delicious Twist
Enjoy a simple and flavorful twist on a classic dish with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a pan and add the marinated chicken.
- Cook until the chicken is browned, then add tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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