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Tender spiced chicken in a smooth tomato, butter, and cream sauce with garlic, ginger, and garam masala.
25 min + 30 min marinating
40 min
6 servings
Medium
1 hr 5 min + marinating
2 lb (900 g) chicken thighs; 1/2 cup (120 g) plain yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 can (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup cilantro
1. Mix chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, half the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil. Brown chicken in batches and remove. 3. Add another tablespoon butter and cook onion for 7 minutes. 4. Add garlic and ginger for 1 minute. 5. Add tomatoes, remaining garam masala, remaining salt, and sugar. Simmer for 12 minutes. 6. Blend sauce if desired. 7. Return chicken and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. 8. Stir in cream and remaining butter. 9. Finish with cilantro.
SCHNAX TIP
Keep the heat gentle after adding the cream so the sauce stays smooth.