Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

by Sheryl March 13, 2021

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

This recipe is a must-try! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade

1½ Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons Clarified Butter divided
1 Yellow Onion diced
3 Garlic Cloves minced
1 tablespoon Garam Masala
1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
14 oz Tomato Sauce one can
1½ c Coconut Cream well stirred or blended
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions:

Step 1: Add the garlic powder, cumin, garam masala, salt, chilli powder, and olive oil into a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.

Step 2: Add the chicken into the bowl and rub until well coated.

Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it inside the fridge to marinate for 6 to 24 hours.

Step 4: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt.

Step 6: Add the marinated chicken cuts and cook each side until brown.

Step 7: Remove the chicken from the heat to a clean plate.

Step 8: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt again.

Step 9: Add garlic, onion, ginger, coriander, cayenne, and chilli powder. Stir and cook until aromatic and translucent.

Step 10: Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 11: Add the coconut cream and stir until well mixed.

Step 12: Put the chicken back to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.

Step 13: Serve and enjoy!

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