Name: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 600 g (1.3 lb) chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter; 1 large onion (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced; 1 tbsp (15 g) ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin; 1 tsp (2 g) ground coriander; 1 tsp (2 g) garam masala; 0.5 tsp (1 g) turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp (1 g) chili powder; 2 tbsp (30 ml) plain yogurt; 400 g (14 oz) tomato puree; 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) water; 150 ml (0.5 cup) heavy cream; 1 tsp (5 g) sugar; 1 tsp (5 g) salt; 1 tsp (2 g) dried fenugreek leaves, crushed; 2 tbsp (30 ml) almond oil or butter; Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted almond slivers

Description

Enjoy a quick and easy homemade butter chicken with a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce and tender chicken. This recipe delivers authentic flavors in a fraction of the time, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

600 g (1.3 lb) chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
1 large onion (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced
1 tbsp (15 g) ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin
1 tsp (2 g) ground coriander
1 tsp (2 g) garam masala
0.5 tsp (1 g) turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (1 g) chili powder
2 tbsp (30 ml) plain yogurt
400 g (14 oz) tomato puree
100 ml (3.5 fl oz) water
150 ml (0.5 cup) heavy cream
1 tsp (5 g) sugar
1 tsp (5 g) salt
1 tsp (2 g) dried fenugreek leaves, crushed
2 tbsp (30 ml) almond oil or butter
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted almond slivers

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken, yogurt, salt, chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Marinate for 15-120 minutes.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in hot oil and butter until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in butter until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
Toast Spices: Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder. Toast for 30 seconds.
Simmer Sauce: Add tomato puree, water, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 8 minutes.
Combine & Finish: Return chicken to skillet, add cream and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Final Touches: Swirl in almond oil or butter. Adjust seasoning. Rest for 5 minutes.
Plate & Garnish: Serve with rice or naan, garnish with cilantro and almonds.

Notes

Allowing the butter chicken to rest for 5 minutes after cooking allows the flavors to meld and develop further.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

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