A delicious butter chicken recipe featuring marinated boneless chicken thighs baked to perfection and served in a creamy tomato gravy with a blend of aromatic spices.
1: Marinate boneless chicken thighs (cut into cubes) with all the spices mentioned under 'marinade.'
2: Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.
3: For the gravy, in a pan, add around 1-2 tbsp of oil along with 3 tbsp of ghee.
4: Add whole spices first and cook until fragrant.
5: Add ginger and garlic paste, cooking for another minute.
6: Add chopped onions and salt; cook until translucent.
7: Add tomato puree along with the ground spices mentioned under 'for the gravy.' Cook until the oil separates.
8: Once the gravy is cooked, add the baked chicken, crushed fenugreek leaves, cream, and optionally more butter.
9: Cover and cook until the gravy reaches a thick consistency.
10: Finish it off with honey, sugar, or both for a touch of sweetness.
11: Before serving, garnish with cilantro and more butter.
12: Enjoy with naan, paratha, or rice!
