Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken (Healthy & Cozy)
A quick and easy homemade butter chicken with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken, cubed
3 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1½ cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
¾ cup heavy cream
1½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika or mild chili powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sugar or honey
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Cook chicken in a skillet with 1 tbsp butter until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
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Melt remaining butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger.
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Stir in spices and toast briefly.
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Add tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Stir in cream and reduce heat.
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Add chicken back and simmer 5 minutes.
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Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust spice to taste. Coconut cream works well for dairy-free.