Quick & Easy HomemadChicken e Butter
This Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Butter is your go-to dinner when you’re craving something rich, flavorful, and comforting but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Juicy chicken pieces simmered in a buttery, creamy tomato-based sauce—every bite melts in your mouth. It’s bold, satisfying, and perfect with warm naan or fluffy rice. Ideal for busy nights, but fancy enough to impress guests too!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional
- ½ cup tomato sauce or purée
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer everything together for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili flakes to make it mild or spicy.
- Cream Substitute: Coconut milk or Greek yogurt can be used instead of cream for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Storage: Keeps wel
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