Effortless Indian-Style Buttery Chicken
880kcal
82gram
26gram
13gram
15mpreparing time
45mcooking time
0madditional time
1htotal time
A tender, aromatic dish of Indian cuisine, where juicy chicken fillet is simmered in a silky creamy sauce with a mixture of traditional spices. The soft creamy taste harmoniously combines with spicy notes of curry, cumin and coriander. The tender texture of the meat and the rich sauce create a truly unforgettable flavor combination. Ideal served with rice or naan.
butter, divided
1 cup
onion, minced
1 pc
minced garlic
1 l
tomato sauce
1 oz
heavy cream
3 cup
salt
2 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 lb
vegetable oil
2 l
tandoori masala
2 l
Steps
1.Step 1
Collect all the necessary ingredients. Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
2.Step 2
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook them slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, which will take approximately 15 minutes.
3.Step 3
Meanwhile, combine the cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4.Step 4
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, then stir in caramelized onions.
5.Step 5
Coat the chicken with vegetable oil, season with tandoori masala, and spread it out on a baking sheet while the sauce is simmering.
6.Step 6
Bake chicken in the preheated oven until it is fully cooked, which should take approximately 12 minutes.
7.Step 7
Add cooked chicken to the sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes before serving.