Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the spices – garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, immersing the chicken fully.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg