Description
A rich and aromatic Indian dish featuring marinated chicken cooked in a luscious garlic butter base with tomato sauce, cumin, coriander, and chili for a balanced spicy flavor.
Ingredients
500g (1.1 lbs) chicken, cut into cubes
8–10 cloves garlic
50g (1/4 cup) butter, unsalted
1 cup tomato sauce (passata or smooth store-bought)
1–2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 cup single or double cream
1 tbsp oil (cooking oil or ghee)
1 green chili or 1/2 serrano chili, optional
Instructions
Chop chicken into bite-sized cubes and set aside
Peel garlic and crush into a paste
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat
Add butter and warm through
Sauté garlic paste for 2-3 minutes until fragrant
Add chicken cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden browned on all sides
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and coriander, cooking for 2 minutes to bloom spices
Add green chili (if using) and black pepper
Pour in tomato sauce and mix thoroughly
Bring to a simmer, then cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender
Add cream and stir to combine, cooking for 2-3 more minutes
Adjust salt and spice level as needed
Notes
Boneless thighs or tender breast work best for juiciness
Add cream halfway through simmering for a velvety texture
Adjust chili powder amount based on heat preference
Serve with naan, rice, or roti for a complete meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg