Description

Experience the warm embrace of Homemade Butter Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings, this flavorful recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 can (14 oz) whole tomatoes, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp garam masala
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
Pour in crushed tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper; stir well. Simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
Reduce heat and slowly stir in heavy cream; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot over steamed rice or with warm naan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Customize by adding vegetables like peas or spinach for added nutrition. For extra spice, incorporate additional chili peppers.