Butter Chicken


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Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Butter Chicken
Instructions
  1. Step 1: Score the chicken
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp of plain yogurt
  3. Step 2 (contd): Add 1 tbsp of spice blend
  4. Step 2 (contd): Add 2 tbsp of oil
  5. Step 2 (contd): Mix well
  6. Step 2 (contd): Cover and let marinate
  7. Step 3: In a heavy bottom pan over medium heat add 1/4 cup oil, add onions and let cook until translucent approximately 10 - 12 minutes
  8. Step 4: Put the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and place in over for 35 - 40 minutes
  9. Step 5: Add 1 tbsp of grated garlic
  10. Step 5 (contd): Add 1/2 tbsp of grated ginger
  11. Step 5 (contd): Mix well and cook until fragrant
  12. GUDDI'S COOKING TIP Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning
  13. Step 6: Add remaining spice mix with 1/4 cup water mix well into a paste
  14. Step 6 (contd): Add it in to the mixture, mix well and let cook for approximately 7-10 minutes
  15. GUDDI'S COOKING TIP When the oil separates around the edges the spices are full cooked
  16. GUDDI'S COOKING TIP and the mixture will be very fragrant
  17. Step 7: Add 1 cup of strained tomatoes
  18. Step 7 (contd): Add 1 cup of water
  19. Step 7 (contd): Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to a LOW/MEDIUM and cook for 15 minutes
  20. Step 8: Remove chicken from oven and set aside to cool
  21. Step 9: Add 1/2 cup of cream, cook for 15 minutes over medium heat
  22. GUDDI'S COOKING TIP For a rich cream taste you use a high fat % cream
  23. Step 10: Debone chicken, rough cut it and set it aside
  24. Step 11: Add 2 tbsp of butter and let cook for 5 minutes
  25. GUDDI'S COOKING TIP You can use salted or unsalted butter, for a richer taste use up to 1/4 cup
  26. Step 12: Add chicken to sauce, mix well and let cook for 5 - 7 minutes
  27. Step 13: Add 1 tbsp of Kasoori methi (optional)
  28. Step 13 (contd): Add butter and cream for garnish (optional)