Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine chicken thighs with Greek yogurt, garlic paste, lemon juice, and spices. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a pot, melt butter and cook diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
- Simmer sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and cashews; add water or broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend sauce: Use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Cook chicken: In a skillet, brown the marinated chicken on both sides until cooked through.
- Finish dish: Combine chicken with the sauce; stir in cream and remaining butter before serving hot.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg