Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A delicious and simple butter chicken recipe that can be made in no time, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the garam masala, cumin, and coriander, cooking for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the spice levels by adding chili powder if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Quick Recipe, Easy Dinner