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A serving of rich, creamy butter chicken in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Proven way to grow Butter Chicken in 25 minutes

This recipe delivers a quick and delicious classic butter chicken, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pan/Pot
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cubed chicken breast and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with rice or naan.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level. Serve with basmati rice or warm naan bread for a complete meal.