Butter Chicken
Butter chicken recipe using Mae's Seasonings Butter Chicken. This has the addition of cashew butter which makes this extra creamy so it has very little cream.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp Mae’s Seasonings Butter Chicken
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine together ingredients for the chicken marinade; toss well with the chicken and let marinade for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat some oil in a large skillet or pot over medium - high heat. When sizzling, add chicken pieces in batches. Fry until browned for about 3 minutes each side. Set aside.
- Heat butter in same pan. Fry the onions until lightly browned, about 5 - 6 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add in Butter Chicken Seasoning. Let cook for 1 more until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, chicken broth and cashew butter and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree with a hand blender until smooth.
- Stir in brown sugar, cream, and cilantro (if using). Add the chicken back in with their juices back into the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbling.
- Serve over rice and naan bread on the side if you wish to dip up the sauce.
Notes
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