Butter Chicken

Method

1. 1
   • chicken thigh 700 g
   • Greek yogurt 200 g
   • lemon juice 2 tbsp
   • garam masala 1 tbsp
   • ground turmeric 2 tsp

   Marinate the chicken — Mix the chicken with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half the garam masala, and the turmeric. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

   ⏱30 min
2. 2
   • chicken thigh 700 g

   Sear the chicken — Sear the marinated chicken in a hot dry pan for 8 minutes until browned on all sides, then set aside.

   ⏱8 min
3. 3
   • garam masala 1 tbsp
   • butter 60 g
   • onion 1
   • garlic 5
   • fresh ginger 25 g
   • fresh chilli 1–2
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground coriander 2 tsp
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp

   Cook onion and spices — Melt the butter in the same pan and cook the onion for 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chilli and fry 2 minutes, then stir in the cumin, coriander, remaining garam masala, and tomato paste.

   ⏱7 min
4. 4
   • chicken thigh 700 g
   • canned tomatoes 400 g
   • heavy cream 2 dl
   • honey 1 tsp
   • salt to taste
   • fresh cilantro 3 tbsp

   Simmer and blend the sauce — Add the canned tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes, then blend the sauce smooth. Return the chicken with the cream and honey and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and finish with cilantro.

   ⏱15 min