Description
A silken, aromatic masterpiece of tender chicken morsels bathed in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Toss in the chicken cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato puree, then add the heavy cream, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce gently simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the chicken marinade a day in advance. For a smoky twist, use an air fryer for crispy chicken before simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg