Crispy Green Garlic – Butter Chicken Recipe
Make Crispy Green Garlic – Butter Chicken Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Butter Sauce
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, finely chopped green garlic, ginger paste, garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth. Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Butter Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and let it melt. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the canned tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, add the heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken in the butter sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the butter chicken to a serving dish. Garnish with additional chopped green garlic and fresh cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan.
