Description
Savor the rich, creamy, and aromatic flavors of authentic butter chicken, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for an extra minute.
- Brown the chicken chunks until they’re golden brown on all sides.
- Combine crushed tomatoes, curry powder, garam masala, and salt in the skillet.
- Simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the butter chicken over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand. Adjust spices to your taste as you cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg