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Creamy Weeknight Butter Chicken
This creamy, flavorful butter chicken recipe is your new weeknight hero! It's super simple to make, packed with aromatic Indian spices, and delivers comforting, tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for busy families, it tastes like it simmered all day but is ready in under an hour. Serve with rice and naan for a truly satisfying meal that brings the best of Indian food home.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, combine chicken chunks, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well, ensuring chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 15 minutes to marinate.
salt1 teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)1 teaspoongarlic powder1 teaspoonsweet paprika1 teaspoonGreek yogurt1 tablespoon
2
Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
vegetable oil3 tablespoonsbutter, divided3 tablespoonsmedium onion, diced1
3
Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, heavy cream, cayenne pepper (if using), garam masala, and ½ teaspoon curry powder. Simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and turns a rich orange color.
sugar1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)1 teaspoonheavy cream2 cupsgaram masala1 teaspoon
4
In a separate pan, cook the marinated chicken pieces with a little oil until browned on the outside and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.
5
Transfer the cooked chicken to the skillet with the simmering sauce. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Let everything simmer together for a few more minutes to blend flavors.
butter, divided3 tablespoons
6
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot with fluffy steamed rice and warm naan bread.
Steamed rice (for serving)Naan bread (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
550 calories
fat Content
40g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
800mg sodium
protein Content
35g protein
carbohydrate Content
15g carbs
saturated Fat Content
20g saturated fat
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