Description
A rich and aromatic Indian dish made with tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) Tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Add chicken pieces, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or, ideally, overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add marinated chicken, searing until nicely browned on both sides—about 5–7 minutes. Don’t worry if it isn’t fully cooked; it will finish cooking later.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, letting the fragrant aroma fill your kitchen.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Pour in pureed tomatoes, additional spices, and sugar. Let this simmer for 10-15 minutes, letting those rich flavors meld together.
- Blend It Smooth: To achieve a silky sauce, use a blender to puree the mixture until smooth, then return it to the pan.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, adjusting seasoning to your liking. Fold in the cooked chicken and simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
Notes
For a spicier kick, include a diced chili pepper in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg