This a very creamy sauce. I like to serve it over noodles or rice and use some naan bread for dipping in the sauce. I use a mild red chili seasoning, but you and use a medium or hot one. I make mine pretty mild, but you can make it as spicy as you would like.
BUTTER CHICKEN
(serves 6 )
Marinade Ingredients:
*2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite size pieces
*1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed juice
*1-3 tablespoons red chili powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
*1/3 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
*2 tablespoon olive oil
*2 teaspoons turmeric powder
*1 teaspoon ground cumin
*1-2 tablespoons minced garlic
*1 teaspoon minced ginger
*2 teaspoons garam masala
Gravy Ingredients:
*4 tablespoon butter, divided
*2 tablespoon olive oil
*1 large yellow onion, chopped
*2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
*1 teaspoon minced ginger
*1 teaspoon dried cumin
*1/8- 1/2 teaspoon red Chile powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
*1 teaspoon ground coriander
*1 teaspoon garam masala
*1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
*1/2 cup cashews
*1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon sugar
*1/4 cup heavy cream
*heavy cream for drizzling
*fresh cilantro for topping
Marinade Directions:
~In a large bowl, whisk the ingredients together except for the chicken.
~Add chicken and stir until well coated.
~Place plastic wrap over bowl and refrigerate for at least 4-8 hours.
~Remove from refrigerator.
~Heat up large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle some olive oil in it once it's hot.
~Add chicken and cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes each or until chicken is done.
~Remove from pan and set aside.
Gravy Directions:
~Melt half of the butter and the olive oil into the same skillet.
~Add in onions and sauté until onions are tender, stirring often.
~Add in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute, stirring continuously.
~Add in crushed tomatoes, cashews, cumin, red chile powder, garam masala, sugar, and salt.
~Bring to a high simmer, stirring often.
~Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until mixture thickens up and becomes dark red.
~Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
~Carefully pour mixture into a blender and mix until smooth.
~Pour hot mixture into a mesh strainer over the skillet (optional, but makes it really smooth).
~Pour mixture back into skillet and add the chicken and remaining butter, allow to simmer for another 5-7 minutes or until chicken is hot (if it's to thick and a little water to it).
~Serve over rice.
~Drizzle with heavy cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro over top.
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