This Quick & Easy Butter Chicken features tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with warming Indian spices. Ready in just 30 minutes — better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp ginger, grated
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1 tsp garam masala
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp salt
For the Sauce:
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3 tbsp butter
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1 cup tomato puree or passata
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 tsp paprika or chili powder
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1 tsp sugar or honey
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Salt to taste
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
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Combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
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Sauté chicken in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
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In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add tomato puree, spices, sugar, and salt. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in cream and return chicken to the pan. Simmer 5 minutes more.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.