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Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

Name: Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken breast, 500g, cubed; Plain yogurt, 150g; Lemon juice, 2 tbsp; Garam masala, 2 tsp; Cumin, 1 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Turmeric, 1 tsp; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Ginger, 1-inch piece, grated; Salt, To taste; Unsalted butter, 3 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Canned tomatoes, 400g; Tomato paste, 2 tbsp; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Chili powder, 1 tsp; Fenugreek leaves, 1 tsp, crushed; Salt and pepper, To taste; All-purpose flour, 250g; Sugar, 1 tsp; Dry yeast, 1 tsp; Salt, 1 tsp; Warm water, 1/2 cup; Plain yogurt, 3 tbsp; Butter, 2 tbsp, melted; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Cilantro, Chopped, for garnish

Dive into the creamy world of Indian cuisine with this indulgent butter chicken served alongside soft, garlicky naan—perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.

4.2(691 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 29, 2025

Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Butter Chicken Sauce

For the Garlic Naan

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 859 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 64.5 g
Fat: 42.75 g
Fiber: 4.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3436 kcal
Protein: 136 g
Carbs: 258 g
Fat: 171 g
Fiber: 18 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken breast 500g, cubed	825	90	0	18	0
Plain yogurt 150g	93	6	8	4	0
Lemon juice 2 tbsp	8	0	3	0	0
Garam masala 2 tsp	14	0	3	0	1
Cumin 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	0
Ground coriander 1 tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Turmeric 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	1
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Ginger 1-inch piece, grated	8	0	2	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Unsalted butter 3 tbsp	300	0	0	34	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	50	1	11	0	3
Canned tomatoes 400g	84	4	18	1	4
Tomato paste 2 tbsp	30	1	7	0	1
Heavy cream 1 cup	800	5	7	86	0
Chili powder 1 tsp	8	0	2	0	1
Fenugreek leaves 1 tsp, crushed	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
All-purpose flour 250g	910	24	190	3	7
Sugar 1 tsp	16	0	4	0	0
Dry yeast 1 tsp	11	2	2	0	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Warm water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Plain yogurt 3 tbsp	28	2	2	2	0
Butter 2 tbsp, melted	200	0	0	23	0
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Cilantro Chopped, for garnish	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
2
Add chicken
Add the chicken cubes and mix until well coated.
3
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Tip: Ensure that the chicken is thoroughly coated in the marinade.

Preparing the Garlic Naan Dough

1
Activate yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, add yeast and let it activate.
2
Mix dough
In a larger bowl, mix flour, salt, yogurt, and the yeast mixture.
3
Knead and rise
Knead until smooth, cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
Tip: Prepare the naan first, so it has time to rise while you cook the chicken.

How to Make Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook the Chicken
Melt butter in a pan, add marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown.
2
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, sauté the onions, add tomatoes and paste, and simmer before stirring in cream.
3
Form the Naan
Roll out dough into discs, sprinkle with garlic, and grill on high heat.