Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This simple yet flavorful recipe captures the essence of Indian cuisine, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dish that delights the senses and satisfies even the pickiest eaters. Pair it with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken until golden brown (about 7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and garam masala. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk; mix well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg