Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken, a creamy and spiced delight that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato-cream sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and curry powder in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, minced garlic, and diced onion; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and additional curry powder; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well. Simmer together for another 5-10 minutes before serving hot with naan and rice.
Notes
For added flavor depth, allow the dish to simmer longer. Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper.