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Butter Chicken Recipe with rice and naan on a white plate
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Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter Chicken Recipe that’s creamy, authentic, and easy to make at home. Discover the full guide and create your new favorite comfort dish today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 1½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley optional
To Serve:
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed basmati rice

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté chicken 8–10 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce Base
  1. Lower heat. Add 1 tbsp butter, garlic, and onion. Sauté until soft. Stir in tomato sauce and sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Add back chicken, pour in cream, and stir in spices. Let simmer 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Finish and Serve
  1. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with naan and rice.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 460 kcal
Protein
 28 g
Carbs
 10 g
– Sugars
 5 g
Fat
 34 g
– Saturated Fat
 18 g
Cholesterol
 155 mg
Sodium
 720 mg
Fiber
 2 g