Description
Experience the rich and creamy goodness of Butter Chicken (Better Than Takeout) in just 25 minutes! This delectable dish brings the flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Tender chicken is marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, then simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce that clings perfectly to every bite. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan for a satisfying meal that tastes even better than restaurant takeout. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable heat levels, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1½ teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken; cook until browned (5–7 minutes). Set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft (3–4 minutes). Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, and chili powder; stir for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato base: Stir in tomato paste and purée; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Incorporate cream & chicken: Pour in cream; return chicken to skillet; simmer until sauce is creamy (5–7 minutes).
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg