Name: Traditional Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Marinated chicken; Chicken breasts, diced, 2.2 lb (1 kg); Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Chopped garlic, 3 cloves (15 mL); Fresh ginger, chopped, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Garam masala, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Ground coriander, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon (5 mL); Amchur powder (optional), 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Butter sauce; Butter or clarified butter/ghee, 3 tablespoons (45 mL); Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Onions, chopped, 2 cups (500 mL); Chopped garlic, 2 cloves teaspoon (10 mL); Garam masala, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Paprika, 2 teaspoons (10 mL); Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL); Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons (10 mL); Diced tomatoes, 2 cups (500 mL); 35% M. F. cooking cream, ¾ cup (180 mL); Fresh coriander, To taste ( To taste)

Preparation

Marinated chicken

1.

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients with the chicken cubes. If possible, let marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

Butter sauce

2.

Over low heat, heat the butter in a large pan. Add the onions and cook slowly for 20 minutes until they are golden.
3.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Incorporate the garam masala, the paprika, the cinnamon and the salt. Cook for 1 minute.
4.

Add the diced tomatoes and cook for2 minutes. Then, incorporate the cooking cream.
5.

With an hand blender, mix the sauce until smooth.

Butter chicken

6.

Bring the sauce to a boil. Pour the marinated chicken in the sauce. Cover and let simmer over medium-low heat until the chicken is well-cooked, or about 15 minutes.
7.

Garnish the butter chicken with coriander leaves and serve immediately with jasmine rice or naan bread.

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