Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Recipe by MITCHMAN21 from allrecipes.com

Dinner 35 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 0.25 white onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • 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 sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to frequently stir.
  • Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, frequently stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, and season with remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Add cooked chicken into sauce and stir together.
  • Dissolve cornstarch into water, then mix into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Serve over rice with naan.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 408
  • Carbohydrate: 16g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Sugar: 5g

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