Indian Butter Chicken

An EASY, ONE-POT recipe for a classic Indian favorite!! Juicy, BUTTERY chicken simmered in a CREAMY tomato-based sauce! Next time you're craving Indian food, you can make it yourself in 30 minutes!!

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick + 1 stick), divided
• 1 large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
• 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger or 1+ tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (see Notes below)
• one 8-ounce can tomato sauce (I used no-salt added; see Notes below)
• basmati rice (or your favorite rice), for serving
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste for garnishing

INSTRUCTIONS

• To a large skillet add 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until the onions begins to soften and caramelize about 5 minutes; stir intermittently. It does not have to be fully caramelized before moving on.
• Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done; flip and stir often to ensure even cooking.
• Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir frequently.
• Add the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (does not make it spicy but adds depth of flavor), and stir to combine.

See full instruction on : averiecooks.com