Easy Butter Chicken: A Quick 20-Minute Indulgence for All!
Enjoy a delightful and creamy butter chicken in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small 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) coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato puree
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the spices: garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Pour in the tomato puree and coconut milk.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- For a spicier dish, adjust chili powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg