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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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If you’re searching for a dish that embodies warmth and comfort, this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe is your answer. This creamy, spiced delight is not only a breeze to prepare but also delivers the rich flavors and velvety texture reminiscent of your favorite Indian restaurant. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this versatile recipe appeals to even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with fluffy rice or soft naan, and each mouthful becomes a celebration of flavor! Once you try this butter chicken, it may just become your go-to comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ 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
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt; let sit while preparing the sauce.
  2. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until browned. Remove from pan.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter with minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and curry powder; stir and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well and simmer an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice or with naan bread.

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