Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

• 28 oz boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced, or finely grated
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ghee or 1 tbs butter + 1 tbs oil
• 1 large onion sliced or chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced or finely grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to your taste preference
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 1 cup thickened cream heavy or evaporated milk to save calories
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves