Description
A quick and comforting butter chicken skillet featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter (or ghee)
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, freshly grated
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and any spices you love.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Pour in Tomato Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add Cream and Spices: Reduce the heat, then mix in the heavy cream and the spices, adjusting according to your taste.
- Final Touch: Let it simmer for a few more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy with rice or naan!
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Toast spices in the pan for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg