Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with this delightful Indian Butter Chicken Dish, a classic that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This creamy curry features tender, marinated chicken simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce, perfectly spiced with garam masala and chili powder. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread, making it a crowd-pleaser every time. Enjoy the velvety texture and satisfying taste that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until golden (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken chunks along with tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until chicken is fully cooked (5-6 minutes).
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Experiment with additional vegetables like peas or spinach to enhance nutrition.