Spicy Butter Chicken

Name: Spicy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Marinade; ½ cup plain yogurt; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp tumeric powder; 2 tsp garam masala (see notes); ½ tsp pure chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1/4 tsp powdered ginger; 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 3 chicken breasts (cut into small pieces); Curry; 3 tbsp butter; 8 oz can of tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1¼ tsp salt; 1 cup whipping cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Spicy Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and full of bold, warm spices. This homemade version starts with tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and a flavorful blend of Indian spices, then simmered in a buttery tomato-based curry sauce and finished with a splash of cream. It’s surprisingly simple to make and tastes even better than takeout. Serve it with fluffy rice and warm naan for a cozy, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Updated at: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:06:20 GMT