Description
This Chicken Makhani recipe is a delicious and creamy Indian butter chicken dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful sauce made with a blend of spices, tomatoes, and cream.
Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 1/4 white onion, chopped
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
– 2 teaspoons lemon juice
– 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 cup tomato puree
– 1 cup half-and-half
– 1/4 cup plain yogurt
– 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and white onion, cook until softened.
2. Add butter, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, ground cumin, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato puree, half-and-half, and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the chicken mixture to thicken the sauce.
5. Stir in remaining garam masala. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
– For a spicier version, increase the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
– You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg