Easy Butter Chicken Recipe – Creamy & Delicious
This quick and easy butter chicken is rich, creamy, and full of warm Indian spices. Made in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into chunks
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken for 15+ minutes with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
- Sear chicken in butter and oil until golden; set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato puree and spices; simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Add cream, return chicken, and simmer 3–5 more minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Swap cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version
- Add chili to increase heat
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months