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Buttered Chicken

Butter Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Gluten Free, One-pot Meal
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Ibs skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 Ib boneless skinless chicken breasts- cut into pieces
  • 1 two-inch piece of ginger- minced
  • 4 cloves garlic- minced
  • 1 tablespoon of Garam Masala
  • the juice of one lemon
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 a cup of heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • avocado oil for drizzling
  • salt and pepper for taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by marinating the chicken in a large bowl. Add Greek yogurt, ginger, two cloves of minced garlic, garam masala, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix all the ingredients and add your chicken. Be sure to coat evenly on all sides. Place the chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Next, place a large pan over medium heat, and drizzle the bottom with avocado oil and one tablespoon of ghee. When the ghee is melted add cumin seeds and the remaining garlic cloves. Sauté for a few minutes. Add in your onion and saute until translucent.
  • Next, add chili pepper and tomato. Let this simmer down for a few minutes.
  • Add your chicken and marinade to the pan. Brown the chicken on both sides for about three to four minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and allow the chicken to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add heavy cream, tomato paste, and the remaining ghee to finish the dish.
  • Continue to simmer for about five to 10 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve this recipe with fresh basmati rice. Enjoy.