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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This creamy, spiced dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices and enveloped in a rich tomato and cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe pairs beautifully with warm naan or fluffy rice. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll be on your way to serving a dish that bursts with flavor and warmth, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken: Combine chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it sit while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter; add minced garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (optional), garam masala, and curry powder.
  4. Combine: Add cooked chicken back to the skillet; stir to coat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Final touches: Stir in remaining butter and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.

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