Description
This Creamy Butter Chicken recipe is a rich, flavorful Indian-inspired dish made with tender chicken in a buttery tomato cream sauce. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining. Serve with naan or rice for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons butter (plus more for finishing)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sear the marinated chicken until browned on all sides. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant and slightly darkened.
4. Stir in cumin, paprika, remaining garam masala, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
5. Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 10–12 minutes.
6. Finish with a final swirl of butter and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This recipe is mild but flavorful.
You can make it spicier by adding chili powder or cayenne.
It’s even better the next day as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg