Name: Classic Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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How To Make Classic Butter Chicken

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, salt, and turmeric powder. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Heat butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for another minute.
In a small bowl, mix together garam masala, turmeric powder, paprika, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Add this spice mixture to the pan and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Season with salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve with rice or naan bread.