Delicious Butter Chicken

What You'll Need

• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, divided
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 teaspoons garam masala, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice, warmed

What to Do

1.      Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

2.      In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 stick butter. Add onion and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until onions are golden. 

3.      Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, melt remaining 1 stick butter. Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons garam masala, the turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low, and continue to cook for 15 minutes. 

4.      In a large bowl, toss chicken with oil and remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala, and place on baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center. 

5.      Stir onion and chicken into sauce mixture and simmer 5 minutes. Serve butter chicken over hot rice. 

So Good!