Mom's Buttered Chicken

"Mom's Buttered Chicken" is the ultimate comfort food, blending perfectly marinated chicken with a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce that’s bursting with flavor. This hearty dish features tender, yogurt-marinated chicken infused with aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and coriander, then simmered to perfection in a buttery tomato-based curry. The addition of heavy cream gives the sauce an irresistibly smooth texture, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a refreshing finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy homemade butter chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: butter chicken recipe, creamy chicken curry, easy Indian recipes, homemade butter chicken.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
• 2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 4 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 1.5 cups Tomato puree
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

In the bowl with chicken, add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and coriander powder. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken pieces (shaking off excess marinade) and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the tomato puree, salt, and sugar, stirring well. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and cooked chicken pieces. Simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and infused with the sauce.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 8

Serve hot with naan, steamed rice, or your favorite side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1696.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2953.7

Total Fat 181.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 950.3mg	0%
Sodium 3139.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 237.5g	0%

Vitamin D 116.5IU	0%
Calcium 404.8mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 3967.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 33.6%

Carbs: 8.8%