Butter Chicken Masala

India cuisine

Butter Chicken Masala

Creamy tomato butter sauce enveloping grilled chicken tikka pieces.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

  • - 2 lbs protein or hearty vegetables
  • - 1 large onion, diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • - 2 tbsp tomato butter sauce
  • - 2 cups stock or crushed tomatoes
  • - Herbs, citrus, and spices to finish

Cooking steps

  1. 1Season and sear protein or vegetables in batches until deeply browned.
  2. 2Sweat aromatics in remaining fat until tender.
  3. 3Deglaze with wine or stock, scraping fond before adding liquids and spices.
  4. 4Simmer covered until tender, then finish with fresh herbs and acid.

Chef notes

  • - Pat ingredients dry before searing to avoid steaming.
  • - Adjust seasoning at the end once the sauce has reduced.

Pairings

  • - Serve with garlic naan
  • - Pour a glass of Chardonnay

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbs: 32 g