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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

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Say hello to your new favorite comfort food—Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken! This creamy, spiced dish is a rich, velvety masterpiece that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Perfect for family dinners or impressing friends, it pairs beautifully with warm naan and fluffy rice. With its blend of spices and creamy sauce, this recipe promises a delicious meal that even the pickiest eaters will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook marinated chicken until browned; set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, cream, and spices; simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet; heat through and serve with naan or rice.

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