The Best Butter Chicken Recipe

My mouth waters just thinking about it. Creamy, savoury, and great! After trying it, you'll agree it's the best butter chicken recipe.

– 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh – 1/2 cup plain yogurt – 4 cloves garlic minced – 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger – 2 teaspoons garam masala – 1 teaspoon chili powder – 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon ground cumin – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 1 teaspoon sweet paprika – 1 teaspoon kosher salt – 1 teaspoon turmeric For the sauce: – 1/4 cup ghee – 1 & 1/2 cups tomato passata – 1 cup heavy cream – 1 tablespoon granulated sugar – 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt – Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and lay aside. 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighsMix the yoghurt, garlic.

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Ginger, garam masala, chilli powder, fenugreek, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, and turmeric in a large bowl until smooth.

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1/2 cup plain yoghurt, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

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1 teaspoon powdered cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

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Add the chicken to the bowl, stir in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for at least an hour or overnight. 

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Heat a deep-sided dutch oven or pan on high. Once hot, add ghee. Sear the marinated chicken in the pot, stirring regularly, for 10 minutes until browned on most sides.

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1/4 cup ghee Mix the tomato passata, cream, sugar, salt, and any residual chicken marinade in the pot, scraping up any browned parts.

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1.5 cups tomato passata, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt

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Simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring periodically. Optional fresh cilantro garnish. Freshly cut cilantro for garnish

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