Anita's Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

CHICKEN MARINADE:

• 2 lbs. organic chicken chopped into bite-size pieces (breast or thighs)
• 1 tbsp organic ginger/garlic paste (equal parts ginger and garlic, pureed)
• 2 tbsp organic juice of lemons
• 4 tsp tandoori masala (can buy from any Indian grocery store and most major supermarkets)
• 1 cup organic yogurt
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• Mix all the above ingredients in a baking dish until the color is evenly deep red
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes (it’s done when the oil separates from the meat)

BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE:

• 3 tbsp organic coconut or olive oil
• 1 medium organic onion diced
• 2 tbsp ginger/garlic paste (equal parts ginger and garlic, pureed)
• 1 tsp garam masala (mélange of spices, can be purchased in any Indian grocery store and most major supermarkets)
• 1 tsp turmeric (can use turmeric powder or Organixx’s Turmeric 3D)
• ¾ green chilies, finely chopped (3/4 will give you medium hot, use less or more, depending on your taste)
• ½ tsp paprika (for color)
• 4 tomatoes pureed
• ½ cup organic cream
• 1 tbsp organic butter
• Mix all the above ingredients in a baking dish until the color is evenly deep red