Indian Butter Chicken

Updated at: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:05:16 GMT

Step 1

Melt 2 tbsp butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and serrano and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is softened and onion begins to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garam masala, coriander, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 1 minute

Step 2

Add water and tomato paste and whisk until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Add 1/2 tsp salt and bring to boil. Off heat, stir in cream and remaining 6 tbsp butter. Transfer mixture to blender and process until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds, scraping down sides of blender as needed. Return sauce to now empty skillet; set aside

Step 3

Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Set wire rack in aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and spray with olive oil spray. Combine chicken, yogurt, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in bowl and toss well to coat. Transfer chicken to prepared rack and broil until chicken is evenly charred and registers 175 degrees, 16 to 20 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through broiling. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes

Step 4

Meanwhile warm sauce over medium-low heat. Cut chicken into 3/4 inch pieces and stir into sauce. Stir in 1 tbsp cilantro and season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp cilantro

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