Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley optional, for garnish
• Naan bread
• Steamed rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, heat oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add garlic and onion, cook until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken: In a separate pan, heat the remaining butter. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Combine: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, stir well, and simmer for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

5. 5

   Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.