Butter Chicken

• 2 lb chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 onion (diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 1 ½ cup crushed tomatoes
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cup basmati rice (cooked, for serving)
• 4 naan (for serving)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and chili powder for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Broil or grill chicken until charred and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion until golden, 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Return sauce to pot. Add cream, sugar, and remaining garam masala. Simmer 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer together 5 minutes. Serve with basmati rice and naan.