Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this homemade butter chicken, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and joy to your table. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring spices.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the pan and sear until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in canned tomatoes and break them down while stirring.
- Lower the heat and mix in coconut milk or heavy cream. Let simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg