Quick and Easy Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
This quick and easy butter chicken recipe will become a flavorful family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add coconut milk, garam masala, turmeric, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: quick and easy, butter chicken, family favorite