Description
A creamy and flavorful Butter Chicken recipe that captures restaurant-style taste in just a fraction of the time with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season and Simmer: Lower the heat, and stir in the heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and the remaining curry powder. Add back the chicken and let it simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in the last tablespoon of butter for extra creaminess. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve your Butter Chicken with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Adjust spice levels according to preference. You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.