Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy butter chicken simmered in a garlic-infused sauce, served over a bed of golden crispy fries. This Indian-inspired dish is a delightful fusion of comforting flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Butter Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce or purée
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Crispy Fries:
- 4 medium russet potatoes (cut into fries)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Add chicken, mix, and marinate.
- Prepare the Fries: Toss potatoes with oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Bake until crispy.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add marinated chicken, cook, then add tomato sauce and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, serve butter chicken over fries, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can also enjoy the butter chicken with rice or naan instead of fries.
- For extra crispy fries, soak potato slices in cold water for 30 minutes before baking, then pat dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
