How to make Butter Chicken

Make Butter Chicken.

Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe to make butter chicken at home:

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
3. While the chicken is cooking, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
4. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
6. Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

Enjoy your homemade butter chicken!