– 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– Salt, to taste
– 1 cup all-purpose flour, for coating
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons curry powder
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– A handful of fresh cilantro, for garnish
Making Creamy Crispy Singapore Butter Chicken involves several simple steps. Follow this guide to achieve delicious results:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare Coatings: Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each marinated chicken piece first into the flour, then the egg, and finally into the breadcrumbs to achieve a good coat.
4. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Make the Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream, curry powder, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until combined, and bring to a simmer.
6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Once the sauce is thickened, gently toss in the fried chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Final Touches: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.