Description
Butter chicken is a classic Indian dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, and pairs beautifully with rice or naan. With its aromatic spices and customizable heat level, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk/heavy cream; stir well to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg