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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Fat

    • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter

  • Spices and Seasoning

    • 2 teaspoons garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🍃 1 bay leaf
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 1 shallot, finely chopped
    • 🧅 ¼ white onion, chopped

  • Sauce Base

    • 🍅 1 cup tomato puree
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 🍋 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • Dairy

    • 1 cup half-and-half
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt

  • Protein

    • 🍗 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • Thickener

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¼ cup water

STEPS

1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent.

2

Stir in butter, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.

3

Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Frequently stir. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

4

Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned.

5

Reduce heat and season with the remaining garam masala and cayenne. Add a few sauce spoonfuls, and simmer until liquid reduces and chicken is no longer pink.

6

Add cooked chicken to the prepared sauce. Dissolve cornstarch into water, mix into the sauce and cook for 5–10 minutes until thickened.

7

Serve over rice with naan bread.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

408

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.Serve with basmati rice and freshly baked naan for a complete meal.Make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for easier meal prep.