Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Delicious Twist for All
A delicious twist on the classic butter chicken recipe that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in spices, coconut milk, and tomato puree; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust chili powder for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Quick Recipe, Easy Dinner