Classic Butter Chicken

Step 1

Marinate chicken in the marinade, 30 min or overnight.

Step 2

Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Brown chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter over medium heat, cook onions until tender. Add spices and cook 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add chicken broth, browned chicken, crushed tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cream and cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.

Step 5

Top with cilantro and serve over rice.