Description
Say hello to your new favorite comfort food—Butter Chicken! This creamy, spiced dish is rich, velvety, and incredibly simple to make.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 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 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
Naan bread
Steamed rice
Instructions
1. Combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt. Marinate 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil and cook chicken 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Add butter, garlic, and onion. Cook until soft.
4. Add tomato sauce and sugar. Simmer 2 minutes.
5. Return chicken to skillet. Pour in cream and stir.
6. Add cayenne, garam masala, curry powder, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Stir in remaining butter.
8. Serve with naan and rice.
Notes
If the sauce becomes too runny, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with ⅓ cup water. Add and simmer 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Indian