Anita’s Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

CHICKEN MARINADE INGREDIENTS:

• 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 INGREDIENTS: 

• 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)
• 3/4 green chilies, finely chopped (3/4 will give you medium hot, use less or more, depending on your taste)
• 1/2 tsp paprika (for color)
• 4 tomatoes pureed
• 1/2 cup organic cream
• 1 tbsp organic butter
• Mix all the above ingredients in a baking dish until the color is evenly deep red

CHICKEN MARINADE INSTRUCTIONS

• Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes (it’s done when the oil separates from the meat)

BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS 

• Use a thick bottomed pot if possible
• On medium heat, add oil and let it get hot
• Add onions and cook until darkish brown (without burning them)
• Add ginger/garlic paste and stir quickly (20/30 seconds tops)
• Add garam masala, turmeric, green chilies, paprika and stir quickly (5/10 seconds max)
• Add pureed tomatoes and lower the heat. Cook until the oil has separated from the mixture.
• Add the cream and butter and let them dissolve into the mixture
• Let cool and blend mixture in a blender (color will lighten considerably)
• Put the mixture back into your heavy-bottomed pot and add the baked chicken
• Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander

Serve with organic brown basmati rice or whole wheat naan and enjoy!