Butter Chicken (gf) Recipe
Tandoor broiled chicken in tomato, cream & butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Butter Chicken Sauce
Method
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare Marinade
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
Broil Chicken
Preheat your grill or broiler. Place the marinated chicken on skewers or a baking sheet. Broil for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and slightly charred.
Prepare the Sauce
Add Tomatoes
Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
Blend Sauce
Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Return to the pot.
Add Cream
Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the broiled chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Serve
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or gluten-free naan.