Crispy butter chicken is a delicious twist on the classic butter chicken dish. Here’s a simple way to prepare it:
### Ingredients:- **For the Chicken Marinade:** – 500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 cup yogurt – 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon red chili powder – 1 teaspoon turmeric powder – Salt to taste- **For the Coating:** – 1 cup all-purpose flour – 1 cup breadcrumbs – 2 eggs, beaten- **For the Butter Chicken Sauce:** – 2 tablespoons butter – 1 onion, finely chopped – 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste – 1 teaspoon garam masala – 1 teaspoon red chili powder – 1 cup tomato puree – 1/2 cup heavy cream – Salt to taste – Fresh cilantro for garnish
### Instructions:1. **Marinate the Chicken:** – In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).2. **Coat the Chicken:** – Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs. – Take each marinated chicken piece, dredge it in flour, dip it in egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.3. **Fry the Chicken:** – Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.4. **Prepare the Butter Sauce:** – In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and red chili powder. Sauté for a minute. – Pour in the tomato puree and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream and salt, and mix well.5. **Combine:** – Gently add the crispy chicken pieces to the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.6. **Serve:** – Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.
Enjoy your crispy butter chicken!