Butter Chicken (The Best)

Ingredients

• Chicken

  • 2.2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 lime, juice only

• Sauce

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • ¼ cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped