Description
Easy Butter Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish inspired by Indian restaurant recipes. It features tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce made with butter, cream, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Butter Chicken, Creamy Indian Recipe, Butter Chicken Recipe