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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Quick Homemade Butter Chicken

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A simple and delicious homemade butter chicken recipe that’s quick to prepare.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a pan, sauté onions until golden brown.
  3. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add cream and garam masala, cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use thick yogurt for better marination.
  • Adjust chili powder based on your spice preference.
  • Serve with naan or steamed rice.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Hindu

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg