Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken: A Delicious Weeknight Delight
A quick and flavorful butter chicken recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned.
- Add the garam masala and chili powder, and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the yogurt until well combined and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken