Description
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries is a comforting dish that brings together succulent chicken thighs simmered in a luscious, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices and garlic. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a rich flavor profile that will leave your guests asking for more. Paired with crispy hand-cut fries, this meal is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to be enjoyed with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ground cumin, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Stir in marinated chicken and coat well with the sauce. Pour in tomato puree and simmer until chicken is cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and season to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fry potatoes: Prepare hand-cut fries by your preferred method (baking or frying) and season lightly with salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg