Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chile powder
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cream

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon, and half the spices for at least 30 minutes.
2. Broil or sear chicken until browned and nearly cooked; cut into pieces.
3. Cook onion in butter until soft, add garlic, ginger, remaining spices, and tomatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
4. Blend sauce if desired, add chicken and cream, and simmer 8 minutes.

Cook’s Notes

Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.