Butter Chicken Meal

• Karen’s Spice Kitchen Butter Chicken Pack
• 2 Lbs. Joyce Farms Chicken Thighs or Breasts
• 1 Lb. sweet yellow onions
• 2 heads of garlic
•  Tomato Paste (6 oz. can)
• 2 lemons
• Heavy Cream or Coconut milk

• 2 Tbsps. butter or cooking oil of choice
• 1 to 2 Tbsps. sugar or honey

 
Instructions (will be included with order):

1. Chop onions (2) and mince garlic (4 cloves). Chop chicken into bite size pieces. Juice one lemon and set aside.
2. In a 4-5 quart pot, cook the chopped onions in butter or oil until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more.
3. Turn down the heat and add the contents of the larger spice packet. Cook for another few seconds, stirring constantly.
4. Add chicken pieces and mix until coated with onion/garlic/spice mixture.
5. To prevent the dairy from curdling, turn off the heat and add 1 cup heavy cream, crushed tomatoes (2 cups) , tomato paste (3 Tbsps.), lemon juice (2 Tbsps.) and sweetener (1 to 2 Tbsps.). Mix together.
6. Turn the heat back on to lowest heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin sauce with water if necessary.
7. Add smaller spice packet for additional heat.

Kitchen Notes:

Serve with Tidewater White Rice and roasted broccoli or a mixed green salad. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.