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indian butter chicken

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

yummy butter chicken

yield 2 -4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For indian butter chicken

  • 1 c
    plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2
    lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp
    ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp
    garam masala
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 4
    boneless skin thighs cut into pieces
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    onion diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1
    jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated ginger
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 28 oz
    can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • basmati rice and naan for serving

How To Make indian butter chicken

  • 1
    In a large bowl add the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala and cumin. Toss in the chicken and let marinate 6 hours.
  • 2
    Add half the butter to a skillet and cook the chicken until golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining butte to a pan and cook the onion, garlic, ginger and jalapeno for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, paprika, and chicken to the pan.
  • 3
    Simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook 2 more minutes. Serve garnished with Cilantro. Serve with Basmati rice and naan
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