betty's butter chicken

Name: Betty's butter chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) chicken thighs (skin off), cut in half; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon(s) ginger (i use it from a jar); 2 teaspoon(s) garam marsala; 2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cummin; 1 jar(s) butter chicken sauce (i use patak's brand); 1/2 jar(s) water (and shaken with the lid on to get all the "bits" out); 1 cinnamon quill; 5 green cardamon pods, bruised; 1 tablespoon(s) white vinegar

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Betty Bramanis

Sydney

Updated on Sep 13, 2020

I was given the tip to use a jar of butter chicken sauce to help (as Indian is a cuisine I struggle with. This is delicious, rich and fragrant using chicken thighs (they don't dry out) and spices. No added cream or butter reduces calories and oiliness that this recipe can be known for. Serve with rice and veggies. This is EVEN better if made the day before and re-heated for serving. Can be doubled or tripled with ease (great if you are hosting a dinner party).

Rate

The me at is so tender you only need a spoon

prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 5 or 6

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs (skin off), cut in half
1 large onion, sliced
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ginger (i use it from a jar)
2 teaspoons garam marsala
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cummin
1 jar butter chicken sauce (i use patak's brand)
1/2 jar water (and shaken with the lid on to get all the "bits" out)
1 cinnamon quill
5 green cardamon pods, bruised
1 tablespoon white vinegar

How To Make betty's butter chicken

Step 1

Using a large heavy based pan, add a little oil and gently fry the onions until soft and almost caramalised - this will take about 10 minutes. Stir often

Step 2

Add the ginger and garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the chicken and sear all over.
Step 3

Add the spices and fry until fragrant (about a minute)
Step 4

Add the remaining ingredients and slowly simmer for 30 or 40 minutes - stirring every now and then. Keep the lid off at all times.
Step 5

Serve over a bed of rice (we like jasmine or basmati)
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