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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

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A simple and flavorful butter chicken recipe that embodies warmth and comfort, perfect for family dinners.

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
  • 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 a bowl, combine the chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, searing it for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the sauce base. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Build the sauce. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, additional salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Season and simmer. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, garam masala, and curry powder. Reintroduce chicken and sprinkle in cayenne pepper if using. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Finish with butter. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted into the sauce.
  7. Serve with steamed rice and naan bread. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Adjust spices to taste. For spicier butter chicken, add more cayenne pepper.

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