Butter Chicken by makahl

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Butter Chicken

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30 min

4 servings

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4 servings

US

original

metric

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite sized pieces

½ cup plain yogurt

2 tbsp butter or ghee

½ cup onion; finely chopped

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped ginger

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

½ cup Heavy cream

1 Diced canned tomatoes

Cilantro; garnish

Directions

Step 1

1. In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with listed seasonings, yogurt, and let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

1 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite sized pieces

½ cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 tablespoon chopped ginger

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Step 2

2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2 tbsp butter or ghee

Step 3

3. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until it’s about 75 percent done. Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 4

4. Add the chopped onion and cook until it turns golden brown.

½ cup onion; finely chopped

Step 5

5. Add garlic, chopped ginger, and listed seasonings to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped ginger

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons garam masala

Step 6

6. Pour in canned tomato and stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.

1 Diced canned tomatoes

Step 7

7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. ( You can use an immersion blender or regular blender for a more smother sauce)

½ cup Heavy cream

Step 8

8. Add chicken back to the skillet.

Step 9

9. Simmer on low-heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 10

10. Season with salt to taste.

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

Step 11

11. 9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

Cilantro; garnish

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