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The Best Butter Chicken You'll Ever Try

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For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried ginger powder
  • 1 tsp dried turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground dried coriander
  • 1 tsp ground dried cardamom
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

For the Butter Chicken Sauce:

  • 14oz tomato puree
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbs butter
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground dried coriander
  • 1 tsp ground dried cardamom
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbs chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  5.  Put chicken thigh pieces onto skewers and grill until done. If you don't have a grill, then cook them on a stovetop grill or in a skillet over medium high heat for several minutes on each side until done.
  1. Heat the butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the following spices and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant:
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt
    • Turmeric
    • Cumin
    • Ginger
    • Kashmiri chili powder
    • Coriander
    • Cardamom
    • Cinnamon
  3. Add the tomato puree and grated ginger to the pan and stir well.
  4. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it darkens slightly.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  6. Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

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