Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) for Two

Name: Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces and chilled, divided; 1/2 , onion, chopped fine; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons minced, serrano chile; 1 1/2 teaspoons, garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon, pepper; 3/4 cup, water; 1/4 cup, tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons, sugar; 1 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 1/2 cup, heavy cream; 1 pound, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 1/4 cup plain, Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Main Courses
Asia
Indian
Poultry
Chicken
For Two

By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2019

Of course it should be rich and creamy. But for a version of this restaurant classic that’s vibrant and complex, there’s more to consider than the namesake ingredient.

SERVES 2

TIME 1¼ hours

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) for Two

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