Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
A creamy, comforting Indian-inspired curry made with tender chicken simmered in a buttery tomato sauce. Quick, rich, and full of classic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp neutral oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chili powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
1½ cups crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
¾ cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
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Brown chicken in oil until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
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Melt butter in the same pan. Add garlic and ginger; sauté briefly.
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Stir in spices and cook until fragrant.
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Add tomatoes and simmer 8–10 minutes.
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Stir in cream until smooth.
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Return chicken and simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste. Coconut cream works well for dairy-free.