Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is a creamy, flavorful Indian dish made with tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 cup tomato puree (or canned crushed tomatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, cooking until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt, and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Swap cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for extra flavor if you have time.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!