Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Butter Chicken (Better Than Takeout), a beloved Indian dish that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite restaurant meal right to your kitchen. This creamy curry is packed with tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, all ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Serve it hot with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread, and garnish with fresh cilantro for an impressive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1½ teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or use Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices; let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet; cook marinated chicken until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until soft; add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in tomato paste and purée; simmer until thickened.
- Add cream and cooked chicken; simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Serve garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg