Butter Chicken Recipe
Slow cooked chicken thigh, masala cream sauce, cilantro, w/ chilli fry bread + steamed rice
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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken Ingredients
Method
Butter Chicken Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, ginger paste, garlic paste, and salt. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In the same pan, add canned tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to break down the tomatoes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Combine and Simmer
Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 5
Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with chili fry bread and steamed rice.