Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce with warm Indian spices.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cups cooked basmati rice

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, and turmeric for 30 minutes.
2. Saute garlic and ginger in butter.
3. Add chicken and brown 5 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes; simmer 20 minutes.
5. Stir in cream; simmer 5 more minutes.
6. Serve over basmati rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

520 cal · 36g protein · 42g carbs · 24g fat

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