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Butter Chicken Cheesy Garlic Bread

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat900 g
  • ginger puree (divided (1 tsp for chicken, 1 tsp for sauce))Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced (3-4 for chicken, 3 for sauce))Produce7 pieces
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • greek yogurtDairy180 g
  • cayenne powderSpices2 g
  • garam masala (divided between chicken and sauce)Spices6 g
  • ground coriander (divided between chicken and sauce)Spices4 g
  • cumin (divided between chicken and sauce)Spices4 g
  • turmericSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • paprika (divided between chicken and sauce)Spices4 g
  • olive oil (for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • onion (small, diced)Produce1 piece
  • sugarPantry4 g
  • tomato pastePantry170 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • butter (for the sauce)Dairy15 g
  • italian bread (loaf, cut in half lengthwise)Bakery1 piece
  • softened butter (for the garlic butter)Dairy113 g
  • parsley (chopped, plus extra for garnish)Produce10 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced, for the garlic butter)Produce3 pieces
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy25 g
  • shredded mozzarellaDairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

576kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
34 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the ginger puree, minced garlic, lemon juice and greek yogurt.
    • Season with cayenne, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper and paprika.
    • Mix well so the chicken is fully coated and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Start the curry sauce

    • In the same pan, add a little olive oil and soften the diced onion.
    • Add the ginger puree, minced garlic and sugar and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Build the sauce

    • Stir in the tomato paste and season with garam masala, cayenne, cumin, paprika and ground coriander.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and add the butter, then simmer until thickened.
    Step 4
  5. Make the garlic butter

    • Mix the softened butter with chopped parsley, minced garlic and grated parmesan.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the bread

    • Spread the garlic butter over both halves of the italian bread.
    • Spoon over the curry sauce, then top with the cooked chicken and shredded mozzarella.
    Step 6
  7. Bake

    • Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
    • Finish with fresh parsley and serve.
    Step 7