Easy Butter Chicken (Creamy Indian Chicken Curry at Home)
A rich and creamy Indian butter chicken featuring tender marinated chicken simmered in a velvety tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices, butter, and cream. A comforting homestyle curry for two, perfect served over basmati rice or with warm naan.
- Time: 40 min
- Servings: 2
Source: TheRandomRecipe
Ingredients
- pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- plain yogurt
- tablespoon lemon juice
- teaspoon ground turmeric
- teaspoon ground cumin
- teaspoon garam masala
- teaspoon chili powder
- teaspoon salt
- tablespoons unsalted butter
- tablespoon vegetable oil
- small onion, finely diced
- garlic, minced
- tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- can crushed tomatoes
- teaspoon ground coriander
- teaspoon paprika
- heavy cream
- tablespoon honey or sugar
- teaspoon salt, or to taste
- tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish