Description
A rich and creamy Indian dish featuring tender chicken in a buttery tomato-based sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat yogurt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown, then add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix in the heavy cream, adjusting seasoning as necessary, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk instead of cream. Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Family Recipe