Butter Chicken Recipe
Marinated chicken, creamy tomato butter sauce, steamed rice, pita
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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken Ingredients
Method
Butter Chicken Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Then, add the marinated chicken (discard the excess marinade) and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
Stir in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and add the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Adjust salt to taste.
- 4
Serve
Serve the butter chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Accompany with steamed rice and warm pita bread.
