Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Irresistible Homemade Butter Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spiced sauce to create an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is straightforward enough for weeknight cooking while impressive enough to wow your guests. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy rice, and watch as everyone gathers around the table, eagerly awaiting the first bite of this aromatic delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 oz) quality diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger to prepare your ingredients.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until slightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes, coconut milk or heavy cream, cumin, coriander, and garam masala; stir well.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg