Chicken Makhani

Ingrediants:
One finely chopped onion
One finely chopped jalepeno (optional)
One pound chicken breast cut into cubes
Chopped cilantro
Half & Half (1 cup)
Cumin seeds, turmeric powder, chili powder, ground coriander and cumin, salt
Garlic and ginger paste
Vegetable oil
Butter
Preparations:
Marinate the chicken cubes with 1 tbsp of garlic and ginger paste, salt, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1 tbsp of ground coriader and cumin. Marinate in the refrigerator for 10 min or up to 2 hours.
Heat 3-4 tbsps of vegetable oil in a wok. Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and the chopped onions. Once the onions are soft, add the marinated chicken cubes to the wok. Cook the chicken cubes for 2-3 minutes. Then add 2 tbsp of butter and 1 cup of half-half to the wok along with the chopped jalepeno. Cook the mixture for 7-10 minutes until liquid becomes thick and the chicken is cooked through. Add some choped cilantro on the top for some color. Enjoy this easy chicken dish with a side of rice or pita bread any day of the week.

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