Smoked Butter Chicken Recipe
Boneless chicken thigh with a spicy cardamom forward masala.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, minced ginger, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 2
- 3
Add the Spices
Add crushed cardamom pods to the onions and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomato Puree and Coconut Milk
Stir in the tomato puree and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- 6
Finish with Butter
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
