Description
Homemade Butter Chicken is a creamy, aromatic dish that brings the flavors of India right to your table. This recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a luscious tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this butter chicken will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, curry powder, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet in batches. Cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Stir in tomato puree and coconut milk, scraping any bits from the pan.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg