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Homemade Butter Chicken

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Homemade Butter Chicken in 30 Minutes

This Homemade Butter Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that delivers mouthwatering flavor in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 525
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Skinless boneless chicken thighs Juicier than breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Consider smoked paprika for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Experiment with different blends
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Plain yogurt can be substituted
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil or ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Use clarified butter (ghee) for authenticity
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Yellow or white onions work best
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Crushed tomatoes can be used for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for non-dairy option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Allspice can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, stirring for about 5 minutes until they are fragrant and golden.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, a pinch of sugar, black pepper, and heavy cream into the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In another pan, heat a splash of oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to the sauce in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken, adding the remaining tablespoon of butter, and let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot alongside warm naan or fluffy rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose skinless boneless thighs for moisture and marinate well for the best flavor. Can store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for a month.

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