Butter Chicken Recipe
Deboned chicken tandoori cooked in a tomato based butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the boneless chicken thighs, yogurt, tandoori masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Once the tomato mixture is thickened, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.