Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this homemade butter chicken recipe that promises to delight your taste buds. Tender chicken is simmered in a luscious spiced tomato sauce, creating a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Serve it with rice or naan for a complete meal that will transport you straight to India with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions and mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed canned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and additional butter if desired, cooking on low heat until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg