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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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A rich and creamy Indian butter chicken dish with tender chicken cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This Chicken Makhani recipe is perfect for a comforting meal that will surely impress your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ white onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Saute Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, saute shallot, onion, ginger garlic paste until fragrant.
  2. Add Spices: Stir in butter, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf.
  3. Simmer Sauce: Add tomato puree, half-and-half, yogurt, salt, pepper; simmer until sauce thickens.
  4. Cook Chicken: In a separate pan, cook chicken with remaining garam masala, cayenne pepper.
  5. Combine and Thicken: Add chicken to the sauce, mix cornstarch with water, stir into the sauce until thickened.
  6. Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
  • For a creamier texture, you can add more half-and-half or yogurt.

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