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Butter Chicken in a Silky Sauce

When we think of comfort food, we usually think of those foods that make us feel good for a moment and incredibly guilty the next. This recipe is rich, hearty and very flavorful, but it's made up of ingredients that fuel your body, not send it to Lethargy Land.  This melt-in-your-mouth recipe is simple and perfect on a cold winter night.

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes

Ready In:
45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken thighs (chopped into 1-inch cubes)
  • 6 clove(s) garlic (crushed)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) garam masala
  • 3 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
  • 3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 3/4 cup(s) Greek-style (thick) yogurt
  • 7 tablespoon(s) grass-fed butter
  • 1 tablespoon(s) white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 cardamon pods ((crush pods slightly to release seeds and more flavor))
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) cream or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh coriander (coarsely chopped)

Instructions:

Combine chicken, garlic, spices and yogurt in a covered container. Refrigerate for an hour or two.

Melt butter in a deep pan. Add vinegar, tomato paste, tomatoes, cardamom and cinnamon. Boil rapidly, stirring until sauce is thick (approximately 20 minutes).

Reduce heat to a simmer and add chicken. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through. Add cream or coconut milk, simmer a few minutes more, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Recipe adapted from Mark's Daily Apple

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