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Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries

Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries
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Indulge in the comforting warmth of Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries, a dish that beautifully marries rich Indian flavors with a delightful crunch. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, simmered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce that elevates every bite. Paired with crispy hand-cut fries, it promises to be a hit at family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this meal is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Hand-cut potatoes for fries

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, ground cumin, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix in chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook chicken: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger. Stir in chili powder and tomato puree; simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer on low for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Prepare fries: Cut potatoes as desired and cook by preferred method (baking or frying).
  6. Serve: Garnish butter chicken with fresh cilantro alongside hand-cut fries.

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