Quick and Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
A delicious and creamy butter chicken recipe made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek, powder, seeds, or mustard seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream substitute for half & half or yogurt for low fat
- Hot cooked rice and naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter, allowing them to melt together.
- Once melted, add the diced onions and cook until they are lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken chunks along with the tomato paste and all the spices.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve your delicious butter chicken over hot cooked rice or with warm naan.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half & half or yogurt. Adjust the chili powder to suit your spice preference.