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Creamy Butter Chicken & Homemade Cheesy Garlic Naan 🥘🧀

580kcal
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Prep 40 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
The ultimate comfort food mashup! Tender chicken thighs in a rich, velvety tomato sauce paired with fluffy, cheese-stuffed garlic naan. Better than takeout and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Servings 3 people
Course Plato principal
Cuisine Indian Inspired

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp rapid instant yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese optional but recommended!
  • Salted butter, garlic powder, chopped parsley Topping

Method

  1. For the Butter Chicken: Marinade: 5 boneless chicken thighs (cubed), 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 tbsp minced garlic.
  2. Spices: Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne.
  3. Sauce: 1 chopped onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, a handful of cashews (the secret for creaminess!).
  4. Finish: Heavy cream (to taste), butter, fresh cilantro or parsley.
  5. Make the Naan:
    Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 mins until foamy.
  6. Knead: Mix in flour, salt, leaveners, yogurt, and oil. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  7. Shape: Form into balls, stuff with mozzarella, flatten, and let rise another 15 mins.
  8. Cook: Pan-fry until bubbly and golden, then brush with garlic butter.
  9. Make the Butter Chicken:
    Marinate: Toss chicken with yogurt and spices for at least 30 mins.
  10. Sear: Brown chicken in butter/oil (don't cook fully yet). Remove from pan.
  11. Aromatics: Sauté onion with more spices. Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
  12. Blend: Blend the onion-tomato mixture with cashews for a professional creamy texture.
  13. Simmer: Return sauce to pan, add heavy cream and chicken. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  14. Garnish: Finish with a knob of butter, a swirl of cream, and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving3gCalories580kcalCarbohydrates62gProtein28gFat24gSaturated Fat12gFiber4gSugar6gIron4.5mg

Notes

  • Cashew Secret: Don't skip blending the cashews into the sauce! That's how restaurants get that signature "nutty" and ultra-creamy mouthfeel.
  • The "Foamy" Test: If your yeast doesn't get foamy after 10 minutes, throw it out and start over—it means the yeast is dead and your naan won't rise!
  • Time Saver: You can marinate the chicken overnight for even deeper flavor.

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