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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Enjoy this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe ready in just 20 minutes for a delicious and creamy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Hot cooked rice and naan for serving

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 until onions are lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn't burn.
  2. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  3. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSodium: 963mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Customization options include adding vegetables like spinach or using coconut milk instead of heavy cream.

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