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Homemade Butter Chicken
Husnain Ali

Homemade Butter Chicken Bliss

Homemade Butter Chicken Bliss is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish inspired by the classic Indian favorite. Tender chicken pieces simmer in a buttery tomato cream sauce infused with warm spices and aromatic garlic and ginger. The result is a comforting, restaurant-style meal that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for serving with fluffy rice or warm naan bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
  5. Mix in tomato puree, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer the mixture for about 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and remaining butter.
  8. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  9. Taste and add sugar if needed to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 minutes adds extra
  • tenderness and flavor.
  • For a smoky flavor you can grill the chicken pieces before adding them to the
  • sauce.
  • Use crushed tomatoes if tomato puree is unavailable.
  • Serve with basmati rice, naan bread, or warm flatbread for a complete meal.

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