BUTTER CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

NY Times
Butter chicken is the General Tso's of Indian food. In its purest form, it is yogurt-and-spice-marinated chicken dressed in a velvety red bath comprising butter, onions, ginger and tomatoes scented with garam masala, cumin and turmeric, with a cinnamon tang. It is wildly luxurious. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney, with papadums or naan if you can find them.
1 ½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3 pounds chicken thighs, on the bone
¼ pound unsalted butter
4 teaspoons neutral oil, like vegetable or canola oil
2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely diced
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 medium-size tomatoes, diced
2 red chiles, like Anaheim, or 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
Kosher salt to taste
2/3 cup chicken stock, low-sodium or homemade
1 ½ cups cream
1 ½ teaspoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons ground almonds, or finely chopped almonds
½ bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed.

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala and cumin in a large bowl. Put the chicken in, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and refrigerate (for up to a day). 2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter in the oil until it starts to foam. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds, and cook until the onions start to brown. Add the cinnamon stick, tomatoes, chiles and salt, and cook until the chiles are soft, about 10 minutes. 3. Add the chicken and marinade to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes. 4. Stir in the cream and tomato paste, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. 5. Add the almonds, cook for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Garnish with the cilantro leaves.

Fawzy Hamada
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This butter chicken was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Sarah Ratcliff
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This butter chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Selina Birhanu
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This butter chicken was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahad rafique
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This butter chicken was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Achinto biswas Achinto biswas
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This butter chicken was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


khadim khadim
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This butter chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Azeez Ganiyat
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This butter chicken was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pashto Song
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This butter chicken was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Samantha Hill
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I loved this butter chicken recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Ahmad Sheikh Ahmad Sheikh
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This butter chicken was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jay Hicks
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I was really impressed with this butter chicken recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Kealeboga Seeco
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This butter chicken recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


brak nazwy
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I've made this butter chicken recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or naan bread.


Yana Gonzalez
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This butter chicken was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great butter chicken recipe.


Aladesanmi Gboyega fasakin
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I was a bit skeptical about making butter chicken at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be ma


JMK Media Service
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves butter chicken.


vijay pandit
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I've tried many butter chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emmanuel Olaye
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This butter chicken recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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