Description
Delectable One Pan Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken brings Korean and Indian flavor profiles together in a quick, elegant meal. Perfectly balanced spices and creamy sauce make this dish a satisfying dinner that will transport you straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter (sliced)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 can (14 ounces/414 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Steamed rice and naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a tantalizing blend of yogurt, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices for maximum flavor infusion, allowing the ingredients to meld for 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400° fahrenheit, preparing for a robust roasting process.
- Layer marinated chicken in a single baking dish, introducing diced onions for additional depth and complexity.
- Drizzle coconut milk and swirl tomato paste throughout the dish, creating a rich, creamy sauce that envelops the chicken completely.
- Strategically place butter slices across the surface, ensuring even distribution and luxurious moisture.
- Generously sprinkle sesame seeds for a nutty, textural dimension.
- Roast in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches perfect doneness and sauce transforms into a luscious, bubbling consistency.
- While chicken bakes, craft a spicy chili butter by melting butter with chili flakes and paprika, allowing the mixture to brown and develop intense flavor.
- Once cooked, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve atop fluffy rice, drizzle with chili butter, and accompany with warm naan bread for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit longer in the yogurt mixture, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste penetration.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper and chili flakes to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier marinade that helps tenderize the chicken more effectively.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg