Butter Chicken Skillet
Butter Chicken Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy spiced sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is not only easy to make but also fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan, and you have a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala, and coriander powder. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. - Add spinach or bell peppers for extra vegetables. - Adjust spice levels to suit your taste; increase the amount of garam masala for more flavor.