Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Introduction
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a restaurant-worthy dish that’s simple to prepare at home, delivering luscious, creamy flavors and tender chicken in under 45 minutes. It’s an unbeatable combination of aromatic spices, rich tomato sauce, and creamy texture—making it an instant favorite for weeknight dinners or impressing guests when you need something special without fuss.
Why Make This Quick & Easy Butter Chicken?
This recipe shines for its remarkable blend of deep, warming spices and buttery, velvety sauce—all without lengthy marinating or complicated steps. It’s perfect for cooks who crave bold Indian flavors but are short on time. With minimal prep and everyday kitchen tools, you’ll have a dish that’s creamy, satisfying, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Essential Prep for Flawless Butter Chicken
For the best results, use a reliable cutting board for prepping your chicken and vegetables. Opt for a sturdy set like Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 to streamline your chopping while keeping things organized and minimizing mess. When dicing onions or mincing garlic, the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper swiftly reduces prep time, ensuring uniform pieces that cook evenly.
Cooking the Chicken to Perfection
Use a nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch for evenly browned, tender chicken without excess oil. Cooking the chicken in batches keeps it juicy, ensuring the distinctive buttery flavor infuses every bite.
When it’s time to simmer the sauce, consider blending the tomato base for extra smoothness. The Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender effortlessly purees sauces, giving your Butter Chicken that signature luxurious texture.
Serving and Storing
Pair your Butter Chicken with freshly steamed rice or warm naan for the full experience. Leftovers can be safely stored in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup), preserving flavor for easy lunches throughout the week.
Nutrition and Portion Guide
This recipe serves four, with each portion containing roughly 430–480 calories, depending on cream used and accompanying sides. High in protein and packed with aromatic spices, Butter Chicken is a filling meal best enjoyed with moderation (and extra naan!).
Fast and Flavorful—Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken (Recap)
Delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, this recipe is an excellent choice for home cooks wanting a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite. With clever ingredient shortcuts and the right kitchen gear, Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken brings aromatic Indian cuisine straight to your table in no time.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp butter in your SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, cooking until just cooked through and lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add chopped onion (prepared with your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for speed), garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast spices for 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, letting flavors develop.
- Carefully transfer the sauce to your Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender and blend until smooth (optional but recommended for classic creaminess). Return sauce to skillet.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and sugar, and nestle the cooked chicken (plus any juices) into the sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve your Butter Chicken hot with basmati rice or naan. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for up to 3 days.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
