Butter Chicken + cheesy garlic naan

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Prep

40 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Difficult

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Ingredients

1/2 tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp rapid instant bread yeast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3
Calories
580
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Cheesy Garlic Naan (make this first because it takes the longest)

Instructions

1.Approx 5 boneless chicken thighs cubed
2.1 tbsp minced ginger
3.2 tbsp minced garlic
4.salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder paprika, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper
5.1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
6.Combine all ingredients and marinate for at least 30 min in the fridge. If you’re in a rush you can skip and cook immediately if you’re starving or your kids are trying to eat every snack in the house and you are having to yell at them telling them that dinner is almost ready.
7.Cook in pan with butter and/or oil (don’t fully cook through because you’ll cook again with the sauce)
8.Remove chicken from pan
9.In the same pan add:
10.1 chopped onion
11.Add the same seasonings we added to the chicken marinade
12.2 tbsp tomato paste
13.Can of diced tomatoes
14.Take it out and add to blender with a handful of cashews. Some people skip this but this gives it the creamier, nutty taste you get when you order at a restaurant.
15.Pour back into the pan
16.Add heavy cream to your liking
17.Add chicken back
18.Cover and let chicken cook fully through
19.Garnish with:
20.butter
21.a bit of heavy cream
22.cilantro or parsely
23.Enjoy!!
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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 Main Course
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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