Description
Experience the warmth and flavor of this creamy homemade butter chicken, perfect for any occasion. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this delightful dish that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on the counter. Chop onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Brown the Chicken: Add boneless chicken thighs to the skillet. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides but not fully cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Create the Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes along with cumin, coriander, garam masala, and optional chili powder. Simmer for about 15 minutes while stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
- Finish with Cream: Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently and let it simmer together for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to bowls or plates, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg