Easy Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast (cubed)
• 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Garlic and ginger paste
• 1 cup Tomato puree
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and ginger paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the cubed chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.

5. 5

   Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt, ensuring the chicken is well coated in the spices.

6. 6

   Pour in the tomato puree and stir well. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

7. 7

   Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or basmati rice.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 minutes before cooking. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken stock.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• butter chicken
• indian-style
• curry
• easy dinner
• stovetop