Easiest Butter Chicken

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Many Indian Catholic communities credit St. Thomas with bringing the gospel to India and consider him to be a patron saint.

Traditional Indian cuisine, such as butter chicken, is always a good way to honor St. Thomas.

Easiest Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger (or ginger paste)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ¾-inch chunks
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek powder (best for authentic taste, but can omit)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream or half & half or plain yogurt

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Stir.
• Add chicken, tomato sauce, and spices. Cook about five minutes, until everything is cooked through.
• Add cream (or half-and-half or yogurt) and simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice (especially good with basmati rice) or with a traditional Indian bread called naan.