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A bowl of fluffy white rice topped with creamy, saucy Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken, garnished with cilantro.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious butter chicken at home, perfect for busy weeknights. It's designed for anyone who wants a flavorful, comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 491

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
For Serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.
  3. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a quick version of butter chicken, perfect for weeknight meals. You can adjust the chili powder to your spice preference. Using heavy cream provides a rich sauce, but half-and-half or yogurt can be used for a lighter option.

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