Indian Butter Chicken

A classic Indian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based sauce.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr

Ingredients

1 ½ lb chicken thighs

½ cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp garam masala

½ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

4 tbsp butter

1 medium onion

4 clove garlic

1 inch ginger

28 oz crushed tomatoes

½ cup heavy cream

1 tsp sugar

¼ cup cilantro

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1
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 0.5 tsp salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2
Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.

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