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Homemade Butter Chicken

Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe Get restaurantquality flavor at home Delicious simple Try it today

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or Kashmiri chili powder for milder heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi), crushed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
  • Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garam masala, red chili powder (optional), sugar, and dried fenugreek leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the sauce and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and salt to taste. Heat through.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan bread or rice.

Notes

This Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe brings the restaurant favorite right to your kitchen, delivering creamy, dreamy deliciousness in under an hour. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend feast, this recipe is guaranteed to become a staple.

Find it online: https://thecozycuppa.com/homemade-butter-chicken/