Print

Quick Weeknight Butter Chicken

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that can be ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for the marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder (for the marinade)
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste in the sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder (for the sauce)
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Naan bread, for serving
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by tossing with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and onion, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and the extra curry powder. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat and brown the marinated chicken, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Combine the chicken with the sauce, stirring in the remaining butter until melted and incorporated. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.

Notes

Greek yogurt can be substituted with plain yogurt. For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/homemade-butter-chicken-recipe-4/