Description
Butter Chicken simmers with rich, creamy tomato goodness that brings comfort straight to your dinner table. Packed with tender chicken and aromatic spices, this classic Indian dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon curry powder, and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt with your chicken chunks in a mixing bowl. Coat the meat thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop rich flavor.
- Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Sauté 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced onion until they become translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour 1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce into the skillet. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups heavy cream, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and ½ teaspoon curry powder. Stir ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and slightly thicken.
- In a separate pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cook your marinated chicken chunks until they are golden brown and fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the browned chicken directly into the simmering sauce. Gently stir to coat each piece and continue simmering for another 10 minutes to enhance the flavor absorption.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, fresh finish. Serve piping hot alongside warm naan bread or fluffy steamed rice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor and more tender meat.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt to create a richer, creamier marinade that helps tenderize the chicken.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more moisture and robust taste compared to chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg