Easy Butter Chicken
This Easy Butter Chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any family dinner. Pair it with rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp chili powder divided
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 ½ cups yellow onion diced
- 3 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sprinkle of cinnamon stick
- 14 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Serving:
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all the necessary ingredients for the butter chicken.
For Chicken Marinade:
- In a mixing bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and turmeric. Allow it to marinate for about 15 minutes.
For the Sauce:
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Brown the chicken on all sides and then transfer it to a plate.
- In the same pot, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the diced onion, garam masala, the remaining teaspoon of chili powder, cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, and the cinnamon stick. Season it with salt and pepper and sauté until it becomes aromatic.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add the water and heavy cream to the pot and bring to a simmer again.
- Reintroduce the browned chicken to the pot, cover it, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Finally, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if required.
- Serve the butter chicken over warm cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy your meal!