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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

A flavorful and comforting butter chicken dish that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Préparation 30 minutes
Cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 4 servings
Plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 640
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 0.25 cup freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
For Serving
  • Naan bread for serving
  • Steamed rice for serving

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Clear your kitchen space and gather all your ingredients and utensils.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and yogurt. Mix well and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and additional curry powder to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's coated with the sauce. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or cream.
  6. Add an extra tablespoon of butter for richness and stir in. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the butter chicken with warm naan bread and a side of steamed rice.

Notes et conservation

To ensure optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and feel free to adjust ingredients and spices according to preference. This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting yogurt and cream with coconut alternatives.