Directions:
- With a sharp knife make regular slits through the skin and flesh of the chicken portions; rub with salt and garam masala, then sprinkle with the lemon juice; grind the green chili, ginger, garlic and cardamom to a fine paste; mix this paste with the yoghurt, paprika, chili powder and a few drops of orange food coloring (optional); place the chicken and the spice mixture in a large bowl or dish and give a good swirl so the pieces are evenly coated, cover and set aside (in the fridge) for 4-5 hours to marinate; remove the chicken and place on a greased baking tray and cook in a preheated oven (400F) for 45-50 minutes, turning as they get golden-brown and crisp; brush the portions with a little melted butter occasionally.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan and saute onion until just starting to brown, about 8-10 minutes; add ground almonds and saute until lightly toasted and fragrant; add the remaining marinade, sour cream and heavy cream; gently heat, without boiling for 5-6 minutes; pour the sauce over the baked chicken and serve as a main dish with naan bread.
- I serve this with steamed basmati rice (the sauce is excellent) but might try a pullau next time cause this deserves something more elaborate.
- Note1: I use ultra-thick, Greek yoghurt for both the yoghurt AND the sour cream called for in this recipe. There are different fat levels, I like to use the 2%.
- Note2: I really don't remember where I initially came across this recipe - I know I tried several different variations of butter chicken till I found this one and pronounced it 'just right' (to my taste, anyway). I can tell you though that I NEVER use the food colouring. I prefer to soak some saffron in a tiny bit of warm milk and stir that in for colour. May not be traditional, but that's my way.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 628.17 Kcal (2630 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 476.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 52.95g | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 197.3mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 128.79mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 446.06mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.89g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.65g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.79g | 7% | |
| Protein | 27.34g | 55% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.3mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 91.7mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 228.97 Kcal (959 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 173.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 19.3g | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 71.92mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 46.95mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 162.59mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.51g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.6g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.65g | 7% | |
| Protein | 9.97g | 55% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 33.4mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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