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Indian Butter Chicken

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Category: Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Chicken, Indian

 Ingredients List

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • ½ lime
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish

 Directions

1. In a large, high-sided skillet or 6-quart pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat, add1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garam masala, ground ginger and chili powder and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce and bay leaf and cook for 2 minutes. Add cream, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned on all sides. Transfer chicken to tomato cream sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add peas and remaining butter to sauce and cook until peas are warmed through and butter is melted. Garnish with lime and cilantro leaves and serve with basmati rice.

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