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Delicious and Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe to Savor

Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can 400g crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, garam masala, and red chili powder, letting it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and season with salt to taste.

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