Crispy butter chicken combines the classic flavors of butter chicken with a crispier texture. Here’s a way to make this delicious dish:
Crispy Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Butter Chicken Sauce:
- In another pan, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook the spices for a minute to release their flavors.
- Pour in the tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the Chicken with the Sauce:
- Add the crispy fried chicken to the butter chicken sauce, tossing to coat the chicken pieces evenly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve the crispy butter chicken hot with rice, naan, or your choice of sides.
This crispy butter chicken combines the crispiness of fried chicken with the creamy, flavorful sauce of traditional butter chicken. Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences and enjoy this delicious dish!