Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Classic Indian Dish with Rich Tomato Base and Fragrant Naan
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.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Marinade
For the Butter Chicken Sauce
For the Garlic Naan
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
Add chicken
Add the chicken cubes and mix until well coated.
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Ensure that the chicken is thoroughly coated in the marinade.
Preparing the Garlic Naan Dough
Activate yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, add yeast and let it activate.
Mix dough
In a larger bowl, mix flour, salt, yogurt, and the yeast mixture.
Knead and rise
Knead until smooth, cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
Prepare the naan first, so it has time to rise while you cook the chicken.
Cooking Process
Cook the Chicken
Melt butter in a pan, add marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown.
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, sauté the onions, add tomatoes and paste, and simmer before stirring in cream.
Form the Naan
Roll out dough into discs, sprinkle with garlic, and grill on high heat.
Plating & Serving
Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
Plating and Serving
Serve the butter chicken in shallow bowls with a generous side of garlic naan on wooden boards.