Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade butter chicken, featuring marinated chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and remaining curry powder. Bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce. Cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter for extra creaminess.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.
Notes
For more flavor, allow the chicken to marinate overnight. Adjust the spices to your preference.