Cozy Butter Chicken
This rich and creamy Cozy Butter Chicken is an easy one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights, offering flexibility and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces Chicken thighs provide a more forgiving texture.
- 2 tablespoons butter Use real butter for flavor.
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped For flavor base.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated Fresh ginger is recommended for best flavor.
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream For a richer consistency.
- 2 tablespoons garam masala The star spice.
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- to garnish fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chicken pieces, cooking until browned.
- Add tomato sauce, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Make a double batch and freeze half for later. Reheat gently to avoid separation of cream. For extra flavor, brown the chicken in batches and adjust spices towards the end for seasoning.