Description
A heartwarming Creamy Butter Chicken Curry that combines tender chicken, rich spices, and a luscious sauce, making it a family favorite and crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
- 2 tomatoes (fresh or canned crushed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut cream)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices. Add the chicken and let marinate for at least one hour.
- Sauté onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and brown it on all sides.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir. Bring to a simmer.
- Creamy finish: Lower heat and stir in the cream. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spice levels based on your preference, and experiment with adding leftover roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: butter chicken, curry, Indian cuisine, comfort food, family meal