Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
That simmering pan of Homemade Butter Chicken is the ultimate weeknight "win." As soon as the aromatics hit the butter, your kitchen transforms into your favorite Indian bistro.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1.5 cups tomato puree smooth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Brown chicken in batches until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and diced onions. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato puree. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken (and any juices) to the pan.
- Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is glossy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice with naan.