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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices

    • 2 teaspoons garam masala
    • 2 teaspoons tandoori masala powder
    • 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Protein

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

  • Dairy

    • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 1 cup half-and-half
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

  • Other

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 cup tomato puree
    • ⅓ cup cashews
    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Make a spice mix by combining garam masala, tandoori masala, curry powder, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

3

Place chicken in a large bowl and add 1/2 of the spice mixture; turn to coat evenly.

4

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

5

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remainder of the spice mixture, garlic, lemon juice, and ginger; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute.

6

Stir tomato puree into onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Pour in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

7

Blend cashews in a blender until finely ground. Add sauce to the blender; puree until smooth.

8

Pour blended sauce over chicken in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

552

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 38
    Fats

💡 For best flavor, marinate the chicken with spices ahead of time.Pair with basmati rice and naan for a complete meal.Adjust cayenne based on your spice tolerance.