When your tastebuds are ready for a dance, but the rest of you wants to stay at home, no fear, we’ve got you covered! The spicy, yet mild, step-to-the-music Indian Butter Chicken & Rice will make you twirl with excitement as it takes your mouth on a sweet, savory adventure! For the spice-lover in you, comes this easier-than-expected savory treat without even leaving the house! Your friends will rave about your better-than-take-out Indian Butter Chicken & Rice so much so, your dance card will always be filled! So, grab onto this special dish and share it with the ones you love! It really is a step above the rest!
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- coriander, to taste, freshly chopped
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, the ground cumin, the ground coriander, the cayenne pepper, the turmeric, the minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the ginger paste and mix well.
Step 2 –Toss the chicken breasts into the marinade and turn to coat well.
Step 3 –Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Step 4 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and fry the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer in its thickest part, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the tomato passata, the garlic paste, the remaining ginger paste, the remaining garam masala, and the brown sugar to the chicken and stir well.
Step 6 –Simmer the chicken mixture, uncovered, on low-medium heat, until the sauce is reduced by almost a quarter and the chicken is coated well, about 20 minutes.
Step 7 –Add the heavy cream to the chicken mixture and cook, stirring well, about 5 minutes.
Step 8 –Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 9 –Garnish the chicken mixture with the coriander and serve.
