Main Dishes
Protein Rich

Classic Butter Chicken

Servings 4

From Library Cookbook 

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 4 slice Garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ inch Ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, 1 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 3 slice Garlic, minced
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated
  • 6 ounce Tomato Paste
  • ¾ cup Whole Milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Butter, cold, to finish

Instructions

Ahead of Time -- 

Combine marinade ingredients ( yogurt through chicken). Refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight .

Dinner Time --

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line large red casserole dish (10 x 14ish) with parchment paper. Spread out marinated chicken on it. Roast 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165).  Broil for 2 minutes to finish.

Meanwhile, make the sauce - 

Melt the butter, then add oil and spices / ginger/garlic. Cook for 20-30 seconds.

Add tomaoto paste and let caramelize, about 5 minutes.

Add in milk, and sugar. Add chicken back in and bring to a boil to thicken, 2 - 3 minutes.

Turn heat down to low, stir in cold butte r

Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central Profile
Estimated per serving • Yields 4 servings
Calories

722

kcal
Carbs

54.1g

Daily Value: 20%
Total Fat

34.5g

Daily Value: 44%
Protein

55g

Daily Value: 110%
Calculation Accuracy
Based on 16 of 16 recipe ingredients calculated with USDA standard weight densities.