Butter Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   **Marinate the Chicken:** In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).

2. 2

   **Cook the Chicken:** In a large skillet or pan, heat ghee over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it's browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. 3

   **Make the Sauce:** In the same pan, add a bit more ghee and sauté the chopped onions until they are translucent. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   **Combine:** Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, and let everything simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning and sweetness if necessary.

5. 5

   **Serve:** Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice.

6. 6

   **Marinate the Chicken:** In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt to form a marinade. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.

7. 7

   **Prepare the Grill:** Preheat your grill or oven to high heat (about 200°C/400°F).

8. 8

   **Cook the Chicken:** Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the grill or on a baking tray. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through. If using a grill, using a charcoal grill will give you that authentic smoky flavor.

9. 9

   **Serve:** Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges. Serve alongside naan or rice.