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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

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A quick and easy version of the classic Indian butter chicken, featuring tender chicken in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 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
  • 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. Mix the chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken in another pan until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce. Stir in the remaining butter. Simmer for a few more minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for longer than 15 minutes if you have time. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for spiciness.

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