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Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes

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This quick and easy butter chicken recipe features tender chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce—ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional, for quick marinade)

  • 2 tbsp butter (divided)

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

  • Salt and pepper, to tast

Instructions

  • Optional: Marinate chicken in yogurt, salt, and a pinch of garam masala for 10 minutes.

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove to plate.

  • In same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 1 minute.

  • Stir in tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes.

  • Add garam masala, cumin, paprika, sugar, and crushed tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.

  • (Optional) Blend sauce for smooth texture, then return to pan.

  • Add chicken and cream. Simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  • Stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter before serving.

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