Ingredients
– 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
– 1 cup plain yogurt
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 2 teaspoons ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
– 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Making Chicken Makhani is quite simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavors.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until browned but not fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomato Puree: Stir in the tomato puree and let it cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
5. Incorporate Cream: Lower the heat and slowly mix in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add garam masala and butter, allowing the sauce to simmer gently.
6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the browned chicken back into the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
These straightforward steps are easy to follow, making it effortless to create this incredible dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 34g