Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup Plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon Garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder; 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can Crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Marinade chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator. 2. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (shake off excess marinade) and cook until browned and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. 3. Prepare sauce: Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings. 5. Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

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