Description
A rich and creamy Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, mix well to coat, and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.
- In a large skillet or pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 10 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, over rice or with naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño during cooking.
- To make it lighter, substitute half of the heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg