Description
A delicious and creamy butter chicken recipe served with homemade garlic naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken pieces, mix well, and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and sugar. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- For the garlic naan, in a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add olive oil and warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a flat oval. Sprinkle minced garlic on top and press lightly.
- Cook each naan in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and puffed. Brush with melted butter after cooking.
- Serve the butter chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside the garlic naan.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more chili powder or include diced green chilies in the cooking process.
- Substitute the chicken with paneer or vegetables for a vegetarian option, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg