posted on Sep, 21 2014 @ 10:12 AM
Hey guys and gals! i found what I believe to be the best butter chicken recipe yet!
lemme know what you think.
Ingredients:
Servings:
4
Units: US | Metric
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt
3 -4 drops liquid smoke
1 cup yogurt
salt
2 tablespoons garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon garam masala
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 green chili pepper (Chopped)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt
1/2 tablespoon honey or 1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves
1 cup heavy cream
Directions:
1
To Marinade: Place cubed chicken in a nonporous bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder,salt and liquid smoke. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
Mix in garlic, garam masala, butter, chili powder, ginger paste, lemon juice and oil. Replace cover and refrigerate to marinate for another 3 to 4
hours.
3
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
4
Place chicken on an oven sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
5
To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 tbsp garam masala. When masala begins to puff and bubble, mix in ginger,
garlic paste and green chile peppers. Saute 5 minutes, then stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, 1/2 tbsp garam masala and a couple
more drops of liquid smoke. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring in honey, fenugreek and cream.
6
Place chicken and pan drippings in sauce mixture. Simmer on medium-low heat for about an hour or until liquid is reduced by 1/3.
7
Salt to taste and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro (optional).