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Butter Chicken Drumsticks
Butter chicken using drumsticks specifically cuz i loveee drumsticks
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb (600g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup (200ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander, for serving
- Rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, half the garam masala, and turmeric. This blooms the spices on the meat surface and builds layered flavor. Heat oil in a large pan over high heat and brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, remaining garam masala, and chilli powder. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice or with naan, topped with coriander.
u/Sweet_Flounder8470 — 20 hours ago