Easy Butter Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This easy butter chicken recipe is packed with bold flavors and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt. Add chicken and mix well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for another 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.