Indian Butter Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

•1lb boneless & skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces 

•1 cup greek yogurt 

•1 lemon, juiced 

•3 garlic cloves, finely minced (or garlic paste in the jar - in the refrigerator aisle)

•1 big knob of fresh ginger, finely minced (or ginger paste in the jar - in the refrigerator aisle)

•2 tablespoons, turmeric (amazon or your local grocery store)

•2 tablespoons, garam masala (amazon or your local grocery store)

•1 tablespoon any red chili powder (chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika - anything that gives a spice)

•Salt for seasoning (about 1-2 teaspoons)

Gravy: 

•2 tomatoes, chopped 

•1/2 red onion, chopped

•1/2 cup heavy cream 

•2 teaspoons garam masala 

•1 teaspoon red chili powder

•1 knob of ginger, finely minced (or ginger paste in a jar)

•3 garlic cloves, minced (or garlic paste in a gar)

•3 tablespoons unsalted butter

•1 cup water 

Directions

•In a bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, lemon, garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala chili & chili powder with salt. Massage well & let marinade for 3 hours 

•In a large pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter & brown the chicken for 3-5 minutes but don’t let fully cook. Remove chicken but not the sauce. 

•Add 1 more tablespoon of butter. Add red onions, chopped tomatoes, ginger & garlic. Let sauce for 4 minutes. 

•Add garam masala, red chili powder & water. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. 

•Add the chicken back in & the heavy cream. Store to combine & let simmer for 30 minutes. 

•Serve with rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, yogurt & a big piece of buttered naan!