Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken for Dinner Tonight!
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade butter chicken that can be prepared quickly for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg