Description
Discover the delightful taste of Healthy Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken, a comforting Indian-inspired dish that is both nutritious and simple to prepare. Made with tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic spices, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavor and health for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken pieces with Greek yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter or ghee over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet, stirring well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness; however, you can skip marinating for quicker preparation.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or coconut yogurt instead of heavy cream and Greek yogurt.
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg