Easy Indian Butter Chicken

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.

4 . Stage

While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

5 . Stage

Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.

6 . Stage

Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.