Homemade Butter Chicken
A quick and easy recipe for a rich, creamy Butter Chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in garam masala, cumin, and paprika, cooking for a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of butter. Adjust the spice levels by altering the amount of garam masala and paprika. Serve with a dollop of yogurt on top for extra creaminess.