30-Minute Indian Butter Chicken - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This creamy and flavorful 30-minute Indian Butter Chicken is the perfect easy recipe for a quick and satisfying dinner. Serve it with rice or naan!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cayenne pepper (if using), and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in honey or sugar for balance, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or naan.