Butter Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken Ingredients
Method
Butter Chicken Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, yogurt, lemon juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken (reserve marinade) and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomato Puree
Stir in the tomato puree and reserved marinade. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the browned chicken to the skillet and stir well to coat the chicken in the sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
- 6
Finish with Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.