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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a luscious tomato cream sauce infused with aromatic spices, served with naan bread and steamed rice.

Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken:

  • 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

Sauce:

  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder

Garnish:

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional)
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken – In a medium bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken – Cook marinated chicken in oil until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce Base – Sauté garlic and onion in butter. Add tomato sauce and sugar.
  4. Build the Sauce – Add cooked chicken and heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
  5. Season and Simmer – Add spices, simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Finish with Butter – Stir in butter for a silky finish. Garnish with parsley.
  7. Serve and Enjoy – Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.

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