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.

Abdul-azeez Omotayo
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This was so good! I will definitely be making this again!


Op Lagent
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Az Plabon
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Shern Reid
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rebeka Barbosa
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This was so good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


Nisar Khan
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This butter chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of spices, and the yogurt marinade really helped to keep the chicken moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Clarity Johnson
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This was my first time making butter chicken, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


Joen Saucedo
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I made this butter chicken last night, and it was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the fact that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's definitely a keeper.


Goodboy_Gstarla victor
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This butter chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of spices, and the yogurt marinade really helped to keep the chicken moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


partha raha
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Nikesh Adhikari
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I've made this butter chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd


pagla Haowa
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This butter chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of spices, and the yogurt marinade really helped to keep the chicken moist. I will definitely be making this a


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