Butter Chicken

• 2 lb boneless/skinless chicken thighs (1 kg)
• 20 g salt (3½ tsp)
• 10 g garlic, minced
• 10 g ginger, minced
• 20 g lemon juice
• 3 g fenugreek
• 10 g kashmiri chili powder
• 200 g greek yogurt
• 25 g neutral oil
• 30 g olive oil
• 150 g onion, small diced
• 50 g poblano pepper, seeded and small diced
• salt, to taste
• 10 g ginger, grated
• 10 g garlic, minced
• 5 g garam masala
• 5 g turmeric
• 5 g cumin
• 5 g coriander
• 5 g kashmiri chili powder
• 10 g salt
• 165 g tomato paste
• 425 g water
• 10 g sugar
• 210 g heavy cream
• 50 g unsalted butter
• 100 g greek yogurt
• 100 g heavy cream
• 3 g salt

Preparation

1. Step 1

   5:02
   Trim excess fat from chicken thighs.
2. Step 2
   Combine chicken with salt, minced garlic, minced ginger, lemon juice, fenugreek, kashmiri chili powder, greek yogurt, and neutral oil in a bowl. Rub marinade over chicken.
3. Step 3 · 30 min
   Cover and refrigerate to marinate.
4. Step 4 · 450°F / 232°C
   Preheat oven to 450F.
5. Step 5

   5:05
   Line a sheet tray with foil and place chicken on the tray.
6. Step 6 · 15 min
   Bake chicken in the oven.
7. Step 7
   Broil chicken on high until edges crisp.
8. Step 8

   6:46
   Flip chicken pieces and broil until the second side is charred.
9. Step 9
   Allow chicken to rest, then cut into 1.5-inch chunks.
10. Step 10 · 6 min
    Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, onion, poblano, and a pinch of salt. Soften for 6 minutes.
11. Step 11 · 60 seconds
    Add ginger and garlic. Cook for 60 seconds.
12. Step 12 · 60-90 seconds
    Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Cook for 60-90 seconds until fragrant.
13. Step 13 · 1 min
    Add tomato paste and bloom for 1 minute.
14. Step 14 · 20 min
    Stir in water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer.
15. Step 15

    7:57
    Add sugar, cream, and butter to the sauce. Stir to combine.
16. Step 16

    8:36
    Pulse sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.
17. Step 17

    8:55
    Fold chopped chicken into the sauce.
18. Step 18

    9:38
    Combine greek yogurt, heavy cream, and salt for the garnish sauce. Stir until smooth.