Description
Creamy, dreamy butter chicken—restaurant quality at home!
Adjust the spice level to your liking for a perfect night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs (454 g) chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp garam marsala spice
- 1-2 tsp chili flakes (crushed red pepper)
- 1 can (400 g/14 oz) tomatoes, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp whipping cream (35% milk fat)
Instructions
- Bash out chicken thighs with a saucepan to tenderize, then chop into chunks.
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F/190°C).
- Brown chicken for a few minutes on each side.
- Add garam masala and chili. Stir for a few seconds.
- Add tomatoes and their juices. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream and bring back to a simmer.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and garam masala for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don’t have whipping cream, you can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a slightly different, but still delicious, flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120