Butter Chicken

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

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• 2 lb chicken breast
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 lemon Juice
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp curry
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp coriander
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 tbsp yogurt

Final Sauce

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• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 large red onion, diced
• Cinnamon stick
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cups heavy cream
• Chopped cilantro
• Lemon slices

Directions

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1. Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towel, then remove any excess water in the bowl or bag where the chicken will marinate.
2. Add in all the chilis and lemon juice first. Let this sit for a few minutes, and then add all the other marination ingredients.
3. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least an hour.
4. After marinating the chicken, take a large pan or pot, add the oil and put it on medium heat.
5. After the oil heats up, add in the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Take it out once done and set aside.
6. In the same pan, add the butter and red onion. Also add the cinnamon and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the onions turn brown.
7. After frying the onions in butter, add cumin, ginger, garlic, garam masala, and chilis into the mix. Let it cook for another minute.
8. Then add tomato paste, salt, pepper, and chicken broth into the mix. Cook this mixture and let it simmer until it turns into a thick sauce. You can also blend this sauce mixture in a blender to give a smooth consistency. Add water if necessary.
9. Return the chicken to the pan and mix it well with the sauce. Now add the cream and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes.
10. Chop some fresh cilantro for garnishing. You can also add slices of lemon for added aesthetics.
11. Serve this with bread, rice, or salad.