homemade butter chicken
this recipe is super simple to make and will definitely satisfy your craving for Indian food. Serve over rice with naan.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer optional
- 1 saute pan
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ cup butter or margarine separate 1 tbsp for sauteing
- 1 cup cream (I used coconut milk)
- 1 cup uncooked rice cook according to package
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with fresh ground pepper, spray air fryer basket with oil, cook chicken thighs at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- cook rice according to package
- in a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of butter and onions, saute 2-3 minutes
- add garlic and ginger, continue to saute until fragrant about 1 more minute
- add garam masala, smoked paprika, curry powder, cumin, salt & mix until just combined
- stir in tomato sauce and paste, add cooked chicken thighs, stir in cream, butter, and simmer for 20 minutes
- serve over rice with naan. garnish with cilantro.
Video
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