Butter Chicken
Servings
12servings
Servings
12servings
Ingredients
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
  1. Marinate chicken in 1 Tbl oil, 2 tsp garam masala and a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper.
  2. Let sit while making sauce.
Sauce
  1. If using, soak cashews in just enough water to cover.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Sauté onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf.
  6. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  7. Add tomatoes and simmer until liquid is reduced to desired thickness.
  8. Season with salt to taste and adjust other seasonings.
  9. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  10. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, jut not completely cooked..
  11. Add chicken to sauce and stir together.
  12. Drain water from cashews and blend to form paste.
  13. Add cashew paste to chicken and stir in cream and yogurt.
  14. Simmer on low for 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  15. Serve over basmati rice or with naan.