Effortless Butter Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1 teaspoon of salt
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½ teaspoon of curry powder
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt
→ Butter Chicken Sauce
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3 tablespoons of butter, split
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6 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped up
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1 15-ounce can of tomato puree
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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½ teaspoon of black pepper
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½ teaspoon curry powder
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¼ cup of parsley, freshly chopped (optional for garnishing)
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
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1 teaspoon of salt
→ For Serving
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Rice (cooked and steamed)
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Warm naan
# Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt. Mix until all the chicken is well-coated. Let it rest for 15 minutes while you get your other stuff ready.
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Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a big pan over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook it for 8-10 minutes, giving it a turn now and then, until it's browned and fully done. Take the chicken out of the pan, but leave the oil behind.
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Lower the heat to medium, then toss 1 tablespoon of butter into the pan. Deglaze it by scraping up the brown bits at the bottom—splash in water if needed. Add your garlic and onion with a sprinkle of salt and cook till the onions soften and smell amazing.
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Pour in the tomato sauce and stir in a bit of sugar. Simmer for a couple of minutes before putting the chicken back in. Toss everything to coat the chicken, then add the heavy cream. Stir gently until the sauce turns creamy and a rich orange.
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Mix in some cayenne (if you like it spicy), black pepper, garam masala, and curry powder. Turn the heat down low and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Taste and tweak the salt if needed.
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Add the rest of the butter to the sauce and let it melt in to make it velvety. Toss some parsley over the top if you want.
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Spoon it onto plates and serve it fresh with warm naan and fluffy rice on the side.
# Notes:
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A simplified way to whip up this creamy, delicious Indian favorite in less time.