Description
A creamy, aromatic butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, pairing well with naan or steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, half the curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan, and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and sugar, and add remaining salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, slowly add heavy cream, and stir. Simmer on low heat until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in the last tablespoon of butter, cayenne pepper, and garam masala.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. Adjust heat by modifying cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg