Description
Rich homemade butter chicken with tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy spiced tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown chicken pieces; set aside.
3. Add remaining butter to the skillet, sauté onions until golden.
4. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and chili powder; cook until aromatic.
5. Pour in tomato sauce, simmer gently, add sugar and salt to taste.
6. Return chicken to sauce, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked.
7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5 more minutes.
8. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight to deepen flavor.
Use chicken breast instead of thighs if you prefer lean meat.
For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for cream.
Serve with basmati rice or warm naan.
Avoid high heat when reheating to prevent cream separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg