Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

Name: Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup plain yogurt (for marination); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter (divided); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (minced); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 can tomato puree; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; to taste salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup warm water; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter (melted); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

StandardIndianDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyRich

⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 45m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 650 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce, served with soft, buttery garlic naan.

Macronutrients per serving

125

grams

Protein

35.0g 28%

Fat

40.0g 32%

Carbs

50.0g 40%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Supports vision and skin health

🔺 Calcium

20% DV

Important for bone health

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Potassium

8% DV

Helps maintain normal blood pressure

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

Ingredients

Butter Chicken Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt for marination
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
to taste salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Garlic Naan Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

1 In a bowl, mix the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and half of the garam masala. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2 Heat butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until golden.
3 Add remaining garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and coriander. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
4 Add tomato puree, cream, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5 Add marinated chicken to the sauce. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6 For naan, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in water and yogurt to form a dough.
7 Knead the dough until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
8 Divide dough into balls. Roll each into a flat oval. Cook on a hot skillet until bubbles form, then flip.
9 Brush naan with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic and cilantro.
10 Garnish butter chicken with cilantro and serve with garlic naan.