Description
Creamy, cozy, and deeply flavorful — this homemade butter chicken is perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting dinner. Rich tomato sauce, warm spices, and silky cream bring it all together.
Ingredients
1½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp curry powder
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp butter (divided)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Naan bread, for serving
Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and curry powder for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken in batches until browned. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic and onion until soft and golden.
4. Add tomato sauce and sugar. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Return chicken to skillet and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine.
6. Add black pepper, garam masala, curry powder, and cayenne. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Turn off heat and stir in remaining cold butter. Garnish with parsley if using.
8. Serve hot with naan and rice.
Notes
Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
Substitute chicken thighs with tofu, turkey, or chicken breast.
For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and coconut cream.
Finish with cold butter for extra silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg