Butter Chicken
If you are looking for a delicious dish that can also help with your weekly meal prep, then you've come to the right place. Today we will be talking all things butter chicken. With tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, it’s better than takeout.
Ingredients :
- 28 ounces chicken boneless, skinless, cubed.
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced and divided
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced and divided
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tesapoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Directions :
- Combine chicken, yogurt, red chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger, turmeric, coriander, and curry powder in a bowl. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the saucepan to saute until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan and stir in 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger, onion flakes, chili powder, coriander, cumin, and curry powder. Saute until aromatic.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in evaporated milk and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer and add the chicken back into the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, serve with your favorite side dish, and enjoy!
