Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Homemade Butter Chicken recipe. Marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, the tender chicken is simmered in a luxurious tomato cream sauce, creating a satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate.
- Cook Chicken: Brown marinated chicken in oil, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Cook onion, garlic, ginger, spices. Add tomato sauce, simmer, then add cream.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the sauce, simmer until cooked through. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Thighs are recommended for juicier meat, but chicken breast can be substituted.
- Flavors develop even more the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
