Texas Butter Chicken Skillet Texas A Flavor Fiesta

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil (or butter)
• 2 tbsp (30g) butter, unsalted
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp chipotle chili in adobo, minced (or ½ tsp chipotle powder)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
• 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, but recommended!)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)