Butter Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ C butter, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 T Garam Masala
• 2 t Cumin
• 2 t Turmeric
• 2 t Ginger
• ¼ t Aleppo Pepper 
• 1 C heavy cream
• 8-oz tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

PREPARATION

1. Melt ¼ C butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-high heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and sauté until it is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and pepper; stir until well combined.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining ½ C butter and cook until it’s melted.
5. Add the heavy cream and tomato sauce, stir, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, and pepper if desired.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve over cous cous.