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Easy Indian Butter Inspired Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

These Easy Indian Butter Inspired Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are SO flavorful! They're easy to make but do take a bit of time so you might want to wait until you have a day off to make it. Once you've tasted this chicken thigh recipe though, you'll want to make it again and again.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 1033 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Butter divided
  • 1 Onion minced
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1 15 ounce Can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 4 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori masala

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Heat until melted.
  • Add the onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  • In a medium sized saucepan add the cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the saucepan over medium to high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Reduce the heat to the sauce pan to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Make sure to stir occasionally while the sauce cooks.
  • Add the caramelized onions and minced garlic to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and allow to reach room temperature
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large sealable bag add your chicken thighs and masala spice. Shake to evenly coat the chicken.
  • Add ½ of your sauce to the chicken and toss or rub to evenly coat.
  • Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and coat the chicken with ¼ of the remaining sauce.
  • Place back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and coat with the remaining sauce.
  • Turn your oven to broil medium to high, place the chicken back in the oven for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
  • Garnish and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 1033kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 41gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 384mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 747mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2533IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Poultry
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