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Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy Butter Chicken recipe with tender chicken and flavorful spices. [Recipe Sources: Cafe Delites, YouTube]

Chicken Marinade

• 800g chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 140ml plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt

Butter Chicken

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced or grated
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves

Directions

1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with marinade ingredients. Marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
2. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, fry chicken until browned. Set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onions, garlic, and ginger. Add spices.
4. Prepare Sauce: Add tomatoes, chili powder, and salt. Simmer until thickened. Blend until smooth.
5. Combine: Return sauce to pan. Add cream, sugar, and fenugreek. Add chicken and simmer until cooked.