Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 1 ½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
To Serve:
- Naan bread
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and deglaze the pan. Sauté garlic and onion with a pinch of salt until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce and sugar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in heavy cream and cook until the sauce is smooth and orange in color.
- Add cayenne, garam masala, curry powder, and black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter for a silky finish.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with naan and rice.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- For more heat, add extra cayenne or chili flakes.
- Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg