Quick Homemade Butter Chicken
A quick and easy recipe for homemade butter chicken that’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in heavy cream, garam masala, and cumin; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.