Homemade Butter Chicken
This Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a labor of love designed to bring the vibrant flavors of a favorite Indian restaurant right into your own kitchen. The secret lies in a velvety, golden-orange sauce that balances a rich, buttery base with a gentle aromatic heat.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch bites
- 1.5 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Cooked rice and naan bread for serving
Instructions
- Sear: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5–6 minutes until golden brown.
- Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Spices: Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, and turmeric, coating the chicken thoroughly.
- Cream: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and add the butter.
- Simmer: Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened into a rich lacquer.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately over warm rice with a side of naan bread.