Description

Get ready to cozy up with a plate of this irresistible Creamy Butter Chicken. It’s a comforting, restaurant-style dish that brings bold, warm spices together in a velvety tomato-butter sauce. Perfect for those looking for quick dinner recipes, easy comfort food, or simply new dinner ideas for the family. Juicy chicken thighs are oven-baked in a buttery, spiced cream sauce, making this an ideal easy recipe for any night of the week. Whether you’re craving healthy-ish dinner ideas, creamy dishes, or flavorful food ideas, this one-pan wonder delivers it all.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

4. Add tomato paste and stir until it slightly caramelizes.

5. Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Toast the spices for 1 minute.

6. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can swap cream with coconut cream or add a touch of Greek yogurt.

If you like more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes with the dry spices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 145mg