Butter Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Sauce
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, and chili powder. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Butter Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) to the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- 6
Add Tomato Puree
Pour in the tomato puree and stir well to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Cream and Sugar
Stir in the heavy cream and sugar, mixing until well blended. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.