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A close-up of a bowl filled with Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken served over white rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

This recipe offers a simplified approach to butter chicken, perfect for busy schedules. It's designed to be quick, comforting, and can be adapted for gluten-free needs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 491
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
For the Sauce
For Serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.
  2. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and flavor, making it suitable for busy weeknights. You can adjust the spice level to your preference.

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