Easy Butter Chicken
Simplify dinner with my not-so-secret ingredient for Indian Butter Chicken. You don’t always need to start from scratch, but this recipe will have everyone convinced it’s homemade!
Servings: 5
Calories: 1134kcal
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan or pot
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs or chicken breast cut it bite size pieces
- 12 oz butter chicken simmer sauce
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a pan, heat a bit of cooking oil over medium heat. Add grated garlic and chopped onion, sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Pour in the butter simmer sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the heavy cream or half and half to the pan, stirring continuously to create a creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle in the sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Chicken Tikka Masala over rice or homemade naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 1134kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.2g | Protein: 14.3g | Fat: 98.7g | Saturated Fat: 59.3g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 2019mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30.3g | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
