Butter Chicken 🧈🐔
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Low effort, high comfort. A one-pan butter chicken that delivers big flavor and an easy cleanup with my stainless steel @madein pan
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For the Marinade.
-2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
-Seasonings: 1 tbsp red chili powder (Kashmiri if you have it), 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
-1/2 cup Greek yogurt
-Juice of 1/2 lemon
-2 tsp fresh ginger paste
-5 garlic cloves, minced
For the Sauce:
-6 tbsp butter, divided
-2 tbsp olive oil, divided
-1 large or 2 small yellow onions, finely diced
-5 garlic cloves, minced
-2 tsp fresh ginger paste
-Seasonings: 2 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp garam masala, 2 tsp red chili powder (Kashmiri if you have), 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp white sugar
-1 1/4 cups passata (tomato sauce)
-1 cup heavy cream, room temp (add more if you like it extra creamy)
-25 cashews (optional, but very good)
-1/4 cup hot water, optional for thinning
To Finish:
-Lime wedges & fresh cilantro
-Basmati rice
-Warm naan (full recipe in my bio)
1. Add the chicken to a bowl with all the marinade ingredients. Mix well. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
2. Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onions & cook until soft, about 5 mins. Add the garlic, ginger, and sauce spices. Stir & cook for 1–2 mins.
4. Add the passata & cashews if using. Gently simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the cream.
5. Using a handheld blender or transferring to a blender, carefully blend the sauce. Optionally add hot water to adjust consistency.
6. Add the blended sauce back to the pan along with the reserved chicken. Keep the heat low & simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter.
7. Finish with a squeeze of lime and lots of cilantro.
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