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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Butter Curry Chicken by Natalie

Natalie texted me the other night after she made this butter curry chicken and said that it turned out phenomenal - at least that's what her husband said! I think that's a great compliment and can't wait to make it, and she said I can share it with you, thanks Nat! Here's what she did, in her words:

I combined 3 different recipes to make what I thought sounded good:

For Butter Curry Chicken:

Naan for dipping

Marinade:

  • 1 lb chicken thighs trimmed and chopped to bite size
  • 1c. Plain Greek yogurt 
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 Tsp ginger powder
  • 3 Tsp kosher salt-really-that was less than it called for!
Whisk and then soak thighs for 30 minutes to 24 hrs. I did 3 hours.

Chicken:

Heat cast iron /le creuset braising pan or thick risotto pan to medium. Use 1 T. Veg oil, and sauté marinated chicken for 3 minute a side. It will finish cooking in sauce later. Remove from pan to plate with paper towel to drain. Wipe out chicken/yogurt marinade from the pan.

Put cast iron/lecreuset risotto pan on low. 

Have oven on 325. To heat naan.

1. Heat 3 T. Butter on medium-low in the cast iron risotto/braising pan. Add 2tsp dried minced onion or half of a diced real onion if your kids will allow it. Cook til sweated. 
2.Mix 14 oz crushed tomatoes, plus 1/4 c. Water, 1/2 tsp garam masala ( I did a dash of cinnamon, garlic, dash of cardamom, dash of chili powder, cumin, dash of coriander-because I don’t keep it in my pantry), 1/2 t. Chili powder, dash cayenne powder into the butter. Add 1/2 t. Red curry paste, 1/4 t. Curry powder (curry just means gravy/sauce—so curry spice is optional-it’s just if you like that spice involved-usually garlic/salt//red pepper and differs by brand .🤷‍♀️); If you want it spicier you can increase the cayenne or add some red pepper flakes. 
3. Add in previously cooked chicken for 8-10 minutes.
4. Add 1c. Half and half to finish. Stir and warm thoroughly. Serve with cooked rice and warmed naan bread.



On the side I use 1 c. Chicken stock, 1 T. Butter, amd 1c. Basmati rice in my rice cooker:)

It’s perfect butter chicken. You can use boneless skinless breasts if you aren’t a thigh fan:) 

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