Quick and Easy Butter Chicken: A Delicious Twist for Home Chefs
A rich and flavorful butter chicken recipe that is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree and spices, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir well, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Butter Chicken