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Close-up of tender chicken pieces coated in rich, creamy orange sauce in a white bowl of Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

This recipe provides instructions for making butter chicken quickly. It is suitable for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 491
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek powder, seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
For Serving
  • 1 Hot cooked rice and naan

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it does not burn.
  3. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  4. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is for busy parents and health-conscious individuals looking for quick, nutritious meals.

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