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FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1½ lbs chicken tenderloins or boneless skinless breasts cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • - Salt to taste
  • - 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • - ½ cup flour
  • - 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
  • - 1 tablespoon oil
  • - 1 onion finely chopped
  • - 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - 1 cup tomato sauce
  • - 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • - Optional: cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with salt and garam masala. Toss the chicken in flour until evenly coated. This will help create a nice crust when cooked.
  • In a large skillet, heat the ghee or butter along with the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces and cook until they're lightly golden and just cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and minced ginger. Sauté until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground coriander, cumin, and optional cayenne pepper to the onions and ginger. Stir for a minute to toast the spices, enhancing their flavors.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Mix well and allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes to guarantee the chicken is heated through and infused with the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices to your preference.