Easy 30-Minute Butter Chicken
A creamy, authentic-tasting butter chicken that comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and butter until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and omit the butter or use a vegan alternative. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.5mg
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