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Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

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Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan is a quick, creamy, and flavorful Indian-inspired dish that combines tender spiced chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce with soft, garlicky naan made from just two ingredients.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper or red chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp minced onion
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1–2 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (plus 3/4 tbsp if needed)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp butter (for garlic butter sauce)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with cumin, cayenne, garlic, turmeric, yogurt, salt, coriander, ginger powder, and garam masala. Let sit 15 minutes (or overnight in fridge).
  2. Cook chicken in 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until 75% done. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and cook tomato paste until bright red. Stir in crushed tomatoes and minced onion.
  4. Add sugar (if using) and heavy cream. Simmer sauce on low heat.
  5. Return chicken to pan and simmer until fully cooked and coated in creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. For naan: Mix flour, salt, and yogurt until dough forms. Add extra yogurt if too dry.
  7. Divide into 8 balls, roll flat, and cook in buttered skillet 3 minutes per side until golden.
  8. For garlic butter: Melt butter with garlic powder and pinch of salt. Brush over naan after cooking.
  9. Serve butter chicken hot with garlic naan, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter version.
  • Use paneer or tofu instead of chicken for vegetarian variation.
  • If you don’t have self-rising flour, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Serve with basmati rice, quinoa, or naan (or both for a full meal).
  • Freeze butter chicken for up to 3 months; naan dough balls can also be frozen before cooking.

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