Description
A delicious and comforting butter chicken recipe that brings restaurant flavors to your home, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
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Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3. Prepare the sauce base: In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter, then add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- 4. Build the sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring it to a simmer.
- 5. Season and simmer: Return chicken to the pan. Pour in heavy cream, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Stir and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 6. Finish with butter: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined.
- 7. Serve and enjoy: Serve hot over steamed rice or with naan bread, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.