Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Butter Chicken (Better Than Takeout), a delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into a cozy Indian restaurant in just 25 minutes! This creamy curry features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious, spiced tomato sauce, making it an ideal choice for both family dinners and special occasions. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan to soak up every drop of this mouthwatering sauce. Easy to prepare, this recipe allows you to customize the heat level and ingredients, ensuring a fresher, healthier meal than takeout. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this comforting classic!
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons garam masala
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or Greek yogurt/coconut milk)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet with butter and oil until browned (5–7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and spices; stir until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and purée; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Incorporate cream; return chicken to skillet and simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro; serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less chili powder as desired. Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.