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Indian Butter Chicken

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • dash cinnamon
  • dash cayenne pepper more, to increase heat
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • rice & naan for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Sauté the chicken until cooked through and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the onion and sauté until soft.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for one minute.
  • Add the spices to the pot and stir. 
  • Place the chicken back into the pot cover with tomato sauce and heavy cream and stir until combined.
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Salt to taste.

Notes

Serve with rice or naan
As written this dish is pretty mild. If you prefer more heat you can increase the cayenne up to a half teaspoon depending on your preference.