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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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Discover your new go-to dish with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe! This creamy, spiced chicken dish combines tender chunks of chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressive gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. Pair it with warm naan and fluffy rice for a delightful meal that brings comfort and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl. Let it marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Prepare the sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), heavy cream, garam masala, and additional curry powder. Simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
  5. Finish up: Stir in butter until melted and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with naan bread and steamed rice.

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