Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add spices: garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce, stir well, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut cream for heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust spice levels to taste for milder or spicier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg