Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty

Name: Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion; 3 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 14 oz tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream; cooked rice, for serving; chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that’s just as good as the version you’ll get at restaurants — only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:03:40 GMT