Description
Creamy Butter Chicken is a luscious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its vibrant orange hue and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and coriander before adding the crushed tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they turn white and slightly browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened into a silky sauce.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg