INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

 This recipe is so darned close it’s like we are eating at our favorite Indian restaurant. The chicken remains so moist – it really is simple once you get started.


INGREDIENTS

MARINADE & CHICKEN:

• 1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces

SAUCE:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less, to taste)
• 8 ounces low-sodium tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

FOR SERVING:

• hot cooked rice
• chopped fresh cilantro

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