Roadhouse Chicken in Butter (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1.5 lbs chicken thighs without bones and skin, chopped into bits
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2 tbsp cooking oil
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1 medium onion, diced small
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tbsp ginger root, shredded
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1 tbsp garam masala
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1 tsp smoky paprika
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (if you want spice)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp butter
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Handful of cilantro leaves for topping
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Cooked basmati rice or naan bread for the side
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Pour oil into a big skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in chicken and brown on each side until golden, roughly 6–8 minutes. Take out and put aside.
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Using the same pan, throw in diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until they're soft.
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Throw in garlic, ginger, and all your spices. Let them cook for 1–2 minutes till you can smell their aroma.
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Mix tomato paste in and cook for a minute. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken stock next. Stir everything together.
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Put chicken back in the pan. Let it bubble gently for 10–12 minutes until the sauce gets thicker and chicken's fully cooked.
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Turn down the heat and pour in heavy cream and butter. Cook another 3–5 minutes until everything's mixed and looks creamy.
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Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve hot with rice or warm naan bread.