Butter Chicken
| Name | Quantity | Configuration |
|---|
| Chicken thigh | 1. 5 lbs | 1 inch cubes |
| Full fat yogurt | 1 cup (240g) | - |
| Garam masala | 1 tbsp | - |
| Kosher salt | 1 tbsp | - |
| Name | Quantity | Configuration |
|---|
| Yellow onion | 1 | Diced |
| Ginger | 2 inches | Grated |
| Crushed tomatoes | 14 oz | - |
| Water | 0.6 cup | Swirled in tomato can |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup | - |
| Butter | 2 tbsp | - |
| Garlic | 6 cloves | Thinly sliced |
| Paprika | 2 tsp | - |
| Cumin | 2 tsp | - |
| Garam masala | 1 tbsp | - |
| Turmeric | 1. 5 tsp | - |
| Vegetable oil | 2 tbsp | - |
Yield: ~6 servings
- Combine
all chicken ingredients and marinade overnight.
- In pot, heat oil and sear chicken until
lightly charred. Undercooked is fine.
- Remove chicken from pan, then add
oil, onion, ginger, and garlic.
- Season with salt, pepper.
- Scrape and cook until softened, loosen
fond with water.
- Add all spices
except garam masala.
- Toast until fragrant, then add
tomatoes and remaining water.
- Simmer until thickened,
5-8 mins.
- Add back chicken and cook until... cooked. Around
3-5 mins.
- Add
heavy cream and simmer 1 minute.
- Add
butter while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, add
garam masala, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with rice or naan. Or both. I won't judge.