Description
This Easy Butter Chicken features juicy chicken in a luscious, creamy sauce, blending spices for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Sweet paprika
- Curry powder (for marinade)
- Greek yogurt
- Vegetable oil
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (diced)
- Tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- Sugar
- Black pepper
- Heavy cream
- Cayenne pepper
- Garam masala
- Curry powder (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with spices and yogurt for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté garlic and onion in butter until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce and sugar, simmer briefly, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream, adjust seasoning, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with cold butter for a rich texture and serve hot with naan and rice.
Notes
Use chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs yield more flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Adjust spices to suit your personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg