Easy Indian Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter , divided
• 1 onion , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 can tomato sauce , 15 ounce
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1.5 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.

5. 5

   While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.