Indian Butter Chicken Thighs
These Indian butter chicken thighs are flavorful and juicy. The combination of masala, cayenne, garlic, and tomato sauce brings together a delicious chicken dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1 cup Butter, divided
- 1 Onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 15 ounce Can tomato sauce
- 3 cups Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garam masala
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Tandoori masala
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
- In a medium sized saucepan add the cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala, whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer stirring occasionally.
- Add the caramelized onions and minced garlic. Stir.
- Remove from the heat and allow to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- In a large sealable bag add your chicken thighs and masala spice.
- Shake your rub to evenly coat the chicken.
- Add ½ of the sauce to the chicken and toss or rub to evenly coat.
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and coat the chicken with ¼ of the remaining sauce. Place back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and coat with the remaining sauce.
- Turn your oven to broil medium to high, place the chicken back in the oven for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 1333kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 117g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 517mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2550IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg
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