Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken dish made with spiced tomato sauce and tender chicken cubes, simmered in cream for a comforting meal served with rice or naan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 4 tbsp tomato paste or 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder or paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fenugreek powder (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with half & half or yogurt)
- Hot cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until golden (about 3–4 minutes). Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken cubes. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Spices & Tomato: Stir in tomato paste or sauce, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and fenugreek. Mix until chicken is well coated.
- Simmer in Cream: Pour in the heavy cream. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with basmati rice or naan. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk. Adjust chili powder to taste for spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian