Creamy Butter Chicken Bliss
Easy Butter Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a spiced tomato sauce and finished with heavy cream. It's perfect for serving over rice or with naan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and butter, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or chili powder if needed.
- Serve over basmati rice or with naan, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference for a milder or hotter dish.