Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken That’s Perfect for Weeknight Dinners
Learn how to make a quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the diced chicken and curry powder, stirring until the chicken is coated.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the tomato paste, simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt to taste and serve garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: butter chicken, homemade, quick recipe, weeknight dinner