As Community High School celebrates its first graduating class, we’re highlighting the experiences that helped shape our students’ journeys.
For graduating senior Ranniel, the Culinary Arts Program became much more than a class, it was a place where he discovered confidence, leadership, and a passion for creating opportunities for others. Inspired by his love of cooking, Ranniel advocated for the addition of a culinary arts elective at CHS, helping bring a program to life that now benefits students across the school community.
To celebrate this milestone, we’re sharing one of his favorite recipes: Butter Chicken. We hope you’ll enjoy this dish as a reminder of what can happen when students are given the chance to explore their interests, develop their talents, and turn their ideas into something meaningful!
Ranniel's Favorite Butter Chicken
- Serves:
4–5
- Prep Time:
15-20 minutes
- Cook Time:
25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp fresh turmeric
- 1 cup tomato
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tsp garam masala
- Salt + oil
- 1–2 potatoes, cubed
- Naan
- Cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- 1. Prep Ingredients. Dice onion, mince garlic and ginger, grate turmeric, cube potatoes, and cut chicken into small bite-size pieces.
- 2. Cook Potatoes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- 3. Build Flavor. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, ginger, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
- 4. Cook Chicken. Add chicken and season with salt and garam masala. Cook thoroughly until chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 5. Make the Sauce. Add tomato and simmer 3–5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook until the sauce is thick and creamy. Make sure potatoes are fork-tender before serving.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy! Serve warm with naan and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Ingredients. Dice onion, mince garlic and ginger, grate turmeric, cube potatoes, and cut chicken into small bite-size pieces.
