A simple yet richly flavored one-pot butter chicken with a creamy tomato-based sauce, tender chicken, and warming Indian spices. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp oil (vegetable or avocado)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high. Sear chicken pieces in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, cook onion until soft, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir for 1–2 minutes.
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Add garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Stir constantly for 30 seconds.
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Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
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Lower heat, add cream, and return chicken to the pan. Simmer 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Stir in butter until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.