Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.5 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and curry powder. Marinate chicken thighs with this mix and Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook marinated chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
- Pour in heavy cream and add cayenne pepper and garam masala. Stir until smooth.
- Return chicken to the sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat.
- Finish with an additional tablespoon of butter and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with warm naan bread and steamed rice. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
