Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken with a Creamy Twist
A delicious and creamy twist on traditional butter chicken, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and diced tomatoes, simmering for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken