Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
• • 1 cup plain yogurt
• • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• • 2 teaspoons garam masala
• • 1 teaspoon turmeric
• • 1 teaspoon cumin
• • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• • 1 cup heavy cream
• • 4 tablespoons butter
• • 1 onion, finely diced
• • 4 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 inch ginger, grated
• • 1 teaspoon paprika
• • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Grill or broil marinated chicken until charred and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Melt butter in a large pan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and ginger.
4. Step 4: Add crushed tomatoes and paprika. Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Blend sauce until smooth, return to pan. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add cooked chicken to the sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Step 7: Garnish with cilantro. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.