Butter Chicken

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• ½ medium lemon (zest and juice)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breast (cubed)

Butter Chicken

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 inches fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk or heavy cream
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For serving

• 2 cups cooked Jasmine or basmati rice
• to taste chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)