One Pan Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken
Almost effortless, One Pan Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken – incredibly delicious and nutritious comfort food. Indian-inspired butter chicken made with plenty of spice, creamy coconut milk, and even some sesame seeds for a unique little twist. Finish each bowl off with steamed rice, then serve with spicy chili butter.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper use to your taste
- salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 can 14 ounce full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- steamed rice and naan for serving
Chili Butter:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoons chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a baking dish, toss together the chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- To the chicken, add the onion, then pour over the coconut milk. Add the tomato paste. Stir until creamy and well-mixed. Arrange the butter slices over the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Top with cilantro.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter, chili flakes, and paprika together. Cook until the butter is browning. Remove from the heat.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice with chili butter and naan. Enjoy!
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