Hello, home cooks! Are you dreaming of that luscious, restaurant-quality Butter Chicken but shy away from making it yourself, thinking it’s too complicated? Well, get ready to banish those doubts because today, we’re diving into a recipe that makes this Indian classic astonishingly simple and quick to prepare. On Easy Home Recipes, we believe delicious meals shouldn’t be a chore, and this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is living proof. Imagine tender chicken pieces enveloped in a velvety, tomato-cream sauce, bursting with fragrant spices – all achievable with minimal fuss and in less time than ordering takeout. This dish is pure comfort, perfect for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough to impress guests. Prepare to fall head over heels for the magic of homemade Indian cuisine!
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tsp grated ginger + 1 tsp minced garlic)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or paprika for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed (optional but recommended)
- 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions :. . .
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