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Ultimate Guide to Homemade Butter Chicken (Quick & Creamy)

Classic Homemade Butter Chicken

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt for marinade
  • 1 tbsp Garlic paste divided
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste divided
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala divided
  • 14 oz Canned crushed tomatoes unseasoned
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 3 tbsp Butter divided
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 4 pieces Naan bread warmed
  • 1 whole Lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken thighs with yogurt, half the garlic paste, half the ginger paste, and half the garam masala for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the rest of the garlic, ginger, and garam masala, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and creamy.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot alongside warm naan bread and lime wedges.