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Quick & Easy Butter Chicken Recipe for Comforting Flavor

Butter Chicken
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A comforting classic butter chicken recipe that’s quick, easy, and packed with vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional)
  • Naan bread
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken chunks with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix well to ensure the chicken is coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of butter, toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and ½ teaspoon curry powder. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, stirring until it melts into the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve the butter chicken over steamed rice or with naan, garnished with parsley if desired.

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