Easy Indian Butter Chicken

This creamy butter chicken recipe combines fragrant spices with simple ingredients like onion, butter, and tomato sauce for a tasty curry dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 880 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 cup butter, divided
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
• 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.

Step 4

Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 5

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.