Butter Chicken Recipe #cooking #butterchicken
Channel: TastyTales
Date: 23/04/2024

Ingredients:

500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust according to taste)
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance the acidity of tomatoes)
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions:

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer the sauce: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Blend the sauce: Using an immersion blender or transferring the sauce to a regular blender, blend the sauce until smooth.
Finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the blended sauce. Stir in the heavy cream and sugar (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and the flavors meld together.
Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.