FOR THE CHICKEN AND MARINADE
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
MARINATE THE CHICKEN
In a medium bowl, mix the chicken with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Make sure all pieces are coated evenly. Let the chicken sit for at least 15 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
COOK THE CHICKEN
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping the oil in the skillet for the sauce.
PREPARE THE SAUCE BASE
Lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor, adding a splash of water if needed. Add minced garlic, diced onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.
SEASON AND SIMMER
Add cayenne pepper (optional), garam masala, curry powder, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes so the flavors blend well. Taste and add more salt or spices if needed.
- If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with ⅓ cup of water. Add it to the sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken nicely.
Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g