Quick Indian Butter Chicken Mince (Stovetop Version)
This Indian Butter Chicken Mince is a fast and flavorful stovetop twist on the classic. Using ground chicken speeds up the cooking while keeping all the rich, creamy, spiced flavors you love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, naan, or roasted veggies—and it reheats like a dream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp butter or ghee
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
1 cup tomato purée (or passata)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
Brown Chicken: Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
Spice It Up: Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast spices for 1 minute.
Add Sauce: Pour in tomato purée and season with salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to thicken.
Finish Creamy: Lower heat and stir in yogurt or cream until smooth. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Serve over basmati rice, with naan, or in lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g