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.