Indian Butter Chicken – An EASY, ONE-POT recipe for a classic Indian favorite!! Juicy, BUTTERY chicken simmered in a CREAMY tomato-based sauce! Next time you’re craving Indian food, you can make it yourself in 30 minutes!!

3/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick + 1 stick), divided

1 large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion

about 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces

3 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

2 tablespoons garam masala

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon turmeric

1 tablespoon ground ginger or 1+ tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 cup heavy whipping cream (see Notes below)

one 8-ounce can tomato sauce (I used no-salt added; see Notes below)

basmati rice (or your favorite rice) for serving

about 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste for garnishing

To a large skillet add 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until the onions begins to soften and caramelize about 5 minutes; stir intermittently. It does not have to be fully caramelized before moving on.Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done; flip and stir often to ensure even c