Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

I had a craving for something new and while browsing for something to eat I stumbled across this gem.


Ingredients:

• 2 tbs olive oil


• 1/2 white onion


• 2 Tbs butter


• 2 tsp lemon juice


• 1 Tbs garlic powder


• 1.5 Tbs garam masala


• 1 Tbs chili powder


• 1 Tbs cumin


• 1 bay leaf


• 1/2 cup plain yogurt


• 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream


• 1 can tomato sauce


• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


• 1 Tbs cornstarch


• 1lb chicken breast (I used Qorn fake chicken)

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 Tbs garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cream and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1/2 Tbs garam masala and the cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced. Stir cooked chicken into sauce. Simmer for 15 min. Add corn starch and simmer for another 5 min or until thickened.

{sauce before it has thickened}