Quick and Easy Butter Chicken: 30-Minute Dinner Delight!
A quick and easy recipe for butter chicken that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder, stirring well.
- Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg