Kids · Cozy
Kid-Friendly Butter Chicken
A gentle, creamy introduction to Indian flavors — mild enough for little ones.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Category
- Mains
- Ingredients
- 13
Kid-Friendly Butter Chicken takes about 35 min, makes 4 servings, and uses 13 ingredients across 5 steps.
From the kitchen of Pamela Herrera · Sunshine Kitchen

Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt
- Basmati rice and naan, to serve
Steps
- 1Melt butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft.
- 2Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3Add chicken and stir to coat. Pour in tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
- 4Stir in cream and honey; simmer 5 more minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is silky. Salt to taste.
- 5Serve over basmati rice with warm naan for scooping.
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Recipe page: https://pamelaherrera.com/recipe/kid-friendly-butter-chicken


