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A rich and creamy Indian-style dish made with marinated grilled chicken simmered in a spiced tomato and cream sauce. Perfect with rice or naan.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks

  • 1 cup plain yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp minced ginger

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1.5 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp salt

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp minced ginger

  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin

  • 1.5 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  • Grill, broil, or pan-sear chicken until charred and just cooked through. Set aside.

  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until golden.

  • Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes.

  • Stir in spices and cook 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10–15 minutes.

  • Reduce heat and stir in cream. Simmer 5 minutes.

  • Add grilled chicken and cook another 10 minutes.

  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

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