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Indian Butter Chicken

Description: NOTE: This is a work in progress.
Yield: About 4 servings.


Chicken Marinade

Qty Unit Ingredient
2 lbs Chicken (cubed)
1 c. Yogurt (or Buttermilk)
Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Garam Masala

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients
  2. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours

Chicken Preparation

Qty Unit Ingredient
Chicken
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3 Tbsp. Butter
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp. Garam Masala
2 tsp. Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
2 tsp. Ground Coriander
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Ground Cardamom
Salt
Pepper
15 oz. Tomato Sauce
1/3 c. Cream

Directions:

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess marinade
  2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan
  3. Brown chicken in batches until cooked through
  4. Remove chicken from pan, and melt butter
  5. Return chicken to pan and add garlic and seasonings
  6. Add tomato sauce and simmer with chicken for 15 minutes
  7. Add cream, heat through, and serve

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