Butter Chicken Garlic Sauce: The Ultimate Flavor Combination
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 large onion
- Crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- Garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices (garam masala, turmeric, cumin)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Marinate chicken cubes with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices for at least 2 hours.
- In a pot, heat butter and olive oil; sauté onions until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream; mix well. Blend soaked cashews with water until smooth and add to the sauce.
- Season the sauce with additional spices and sugar; let simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Grill marinated chicken skewers until cooked through; then combine with the sauce to meld flavors together.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg