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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken – Creamy, Flavorful, and Ready in 30 Minutes

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A creamy, spiced tomato-butter sauce simmered with tender chicken chunks — this quick homemade butter chicken is bold, rich, and done in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp garlic-ginger paste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter (plus 1 tbsp for finishing)

  • 1 tsp garlic-ginger paste

  • 1½ tsp garam masala

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ¼ tsp turmeric

  • 1 cup tomato puree

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: ¼ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp kasuri methi

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt for 10–30 minutes.

  • Sear chicken in oil until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.

  • Melt butter, sauté garlic-ginger and spices, then stir in tomato puree and sugar. Simmer 5–7 minutes.

  • Return chicken and stir in cream. Simmer 5 more minutes.

  • Finish with 1 tbsp butter and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Use coconut cream for dairy-free

  • Add spinach or peas if desired

  • Serve with rice or naan

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/quick-easy-homemade-butter-chicken-creamy-flavorful-and-ready-in-30-minutes/