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Make Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Tonight!

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This Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe delivers rich, creamy, and flavorful butter chicken in a fraction of the time you’d expect. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it’s a cozy meal bursting with warm spices and luxurious texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon plain full-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or ghee (for searing)
  • 1.5 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or pinch of sugar)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add unsalted butter or ghee. Once melted, add chicken in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add another tablespoon of butter to the pan. Once melted, add remaining ginger-garlic paste and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes and add tomato paste. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until silky smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender and blend in batches.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the sauce. Stir in heavy cream and honey. Bring back to a gentle simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and a knob of butter. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice, naan, or roti.

Nutrition

Keywords: Searing the chicken is crucial for flavor and texture. For a smoother sauce, blending is recommended. Adjust spice levels to your preference, and don't hesitate to taste as you go for seasoning.

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