Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add spices: garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Use full-fat cream for a richer sauce.
- Best served immediately for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg