Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

March 12, 2018

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Serve this warm and flavorful, sauce-soaked Chicken Makhani with a side of steamed Basmati rice or Naan for the ultimate delicious meal! This one will get rave reviews and be requested time and time again!

1 Tbsp. cooking oil ( I used olive oil )
1 clove garlic ( minced )
1/4 white onion ( chopped )
2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. ginger garlic paste
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper ( or to taste )
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 lb. boneless ( skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces )
1 tsp. garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute garlic and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp. garam masala, chili powder, cumin...
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Nutritions

Calories
220

Sodium
311mg
12% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV