Butter Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 0.5 cup greek yogurt (for marinade)
• 1 tbsp ginger paste (Gourmet Garden brand shown)
• 3 garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 0.5 tsp ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 cup tomato puree (Mutti brand shown)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
• 1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
• cilantro (fresh, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken thighs with Greek yogurt, ginger paste, minced garlic, paprika, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander, and chili powder.

2. 2

   Mix well until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).

3. 3

   In a large pan or skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until softened and translucent.

4. 4

   Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned and mostly cooked through.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato puree and heavy cream. Simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is tender.

6. 6

   Stir in the butter at the end to finish the sauce, ensuring it is melted and fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Warm the tortillas in a separate pan. Place a portion of the butter chicken onto each tortilla.

8. 8

   Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and allow it to melt slightly from the heat of the chicken.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

For a more authentic 'taco' feel with an Indian twist, some commenters suggest using small naans or parathas as the shells instead of standard tortillas.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• fusion
• indian-american
• tacos
• dinner
• spicy