Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 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
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Various spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala)
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in Greek yogurt, spices, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté onions and garlic in butter and oil until soft; add spices and cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cashews; simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the sauce until smooth; return to heat.
- Cook marinated chicken separately until browned; then combine with sauce.
- Stir in heavy cream and crushed fenugreek leaves; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Let rest before serving garnished with cilantro alongside rice or naan.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 665mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 136mg