Description
One Pan Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk sauce, and spices, all made effortlessly in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cold, salted butter, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- steamed rice or naan
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a baking dish, toss together the chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Let this marinate for about 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Add the chopped onion to your marinated chicken. Pour over the full-fat coconut milk and stir in the tomato paste until creamy and well-mixed. Arrange the butter slices on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place your prepared dish in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter with chili flakes and paprika in a small saucepan. Cook until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice, drizzling with the chili butter and accompanied by naan.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or naan to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg