RECIPES

Butter Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Time: 45 minutes
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Marinade:
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1 cup plain yogurt & 1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground chili powder, 1 tsp salt
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2 lbs (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Sauce:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp paprika
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
METHOD
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Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ground cumin, garam masala, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Transfer the marinated chicken to a Supa Mama Freezer Bag, seal it, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
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Cook the Chicken: Preheat the skillet to 190°C. Place the marinated chicken
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Cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
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Add ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground chili powder, garam masala, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Combine and Serve: Add the baked chicken pieces to the sauce, stirring to coat them evenly. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.