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Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

30-Minute Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

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A simple and delicious homemade butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and savory sauce, served with rice or noodles.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast: 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Sweet Chili Sauce: 1 cup
  • Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Cornstarch: ¼ cup
  • Salt and Pepper: To taste
  • Green Onions: 2, sliced
  • Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon
  • Rice or Noodles: For serving

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in sweet chili sauce and soy sauce, stir well.
  8. Return the chicken to the pan and coat evenly with the sauce.
  9. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  11. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg