
By Cristi Couch
Best Creamy butter chicken curry
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
I usually make this in one pan to make clean up easy.
I do cook rice in a separate pan to eat with it. We will also buy Naan and warm it up in the oven.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:11:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories309.2 kcal (15%)
Total Fat19.9 g (28%)
Carbs8.5 g (3%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein24.5 g (49%)
Sodium812.2 mg (41%)
Fiber1.7 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

½ cupfull-fat plain yogurt

2 tablespoonslemon juice

2 teaspoonssalt

2 teaspoonsgaram masala
divided

1 teaspoonchili powder

½ teaspoonground turmeric

2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
chopped into 1-inch pieces
Sauce

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1 tablespoonbrown sugar

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground cardamom

½ teaspoonground cinnamon

¼ teaspoonground cloves

2 tablespoonsginger
fresh minced

4cloves garlic
minced

1 x 15 ouncecan crushed tomatoes
or pureed

½ cupheavy cream

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter

cilantro
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, half of the garam masala, chili powder, and turmeric. Add in the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
Step 2
Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.
Step 3
In a large cooking pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and the marinade to the pot.
Step 4
Stir occasionally, and cook until the chicken is browned and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the remaining garam masala, brown sugar, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, ground cloves, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Stir in the butter until melted.
Step 7
Remove from heat and taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
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