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Courtney’s Family Butter Chicken Recipe

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From the CFiander Family Collection: Savor the rich flavors of Butter Chicken: Succulent tandoori-marinated chicken in a velvety tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. Irresistibly indulgent!

  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

  • 1.5 pound of chicken, boneless, skinless thighs, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2–4 Tablespoons of tandoori masala paste, (I like Patak’s brand)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of ginger, paste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of garlic, paste
  • 1/2 cup of yogurt, plain, full fat
  • 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable oil

BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE

  • 2 Tablespoons of butter
  • 1 onion, large, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon of ginger, paste
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon of garlic, paste
  • 1 15 oz can of tomato(s), crushed
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon of coriander (cilantro), powder
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream, heavy whipping
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of garam masala

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken
    In a ziploc bag, combine the tandoori masala, ginger, garlic, and yogurt. Add the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Sauté
    To make sauce, add butter and onions. Sauté until they are translucent and sweaty, (5- 7 minutes). Don’t allow the onions to brown. Add ginger and garlic paste, stirring for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Purée
    Remove from heat. Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. You may need to add water to help it blend (up to ¼ cup).
  4. Simmer
    Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard marinade) and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring as necessary, to brown all sides. Add the sauce to the pot and heat everything through. Once it starts to bubble, add the cream and garam masala.
  5. Serve
    Serve over basmati rice or with naan.
  • Author: Queen of Tarts - Admin
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 30

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