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Butter Chicken with Cheesy Garlic Naan
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Butter Chicken with Cheesy Garlic Naan

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @erin.lim17 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • plain yogurtDairy120 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (fresh, grated)Produce20 g
  • garam masalaSpices2 g
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • turmericSpices1 g
  • chili powderSpices1 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • butterDairy60 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pureePantry400 g
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • honeyPantry15 ml
  • dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)Spices2 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains300 g
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • warm waterBeverages180 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry30 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

743kcal

Carbs
69 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Combine the chicken with the yogurt, half the garlic, the ginger, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder and salt.
    • Mix well, cover and let marinate.
    Step 1

  2. Make the naan dough

    • Stir the flour, yeast, sugar and salt together in a bowl.
    • Add the warm water and oil and knead into a soft dough.
    • Cover and let the dough rise until doubled.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Melt some butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Build the butter chicken sauce

    • Melt the remaining butter in the same pan and soften the onion with the remaining garlic.
    • Add the tomato puree and simmer until slightly thickened.
    • Stir in the cream, honey and fenugreek leaves, then return the chicken and simmer.
    Step 4

  5. Shape and fill the naan

    • Divide the risen dough into portions and roll each into an oval.
    • Top with mozzarella and the remaining garlic, then fold and roll again to seal.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the cheesy garlic naan

    • Cook each naan in a hot buttered pan until puffed and golden on both sides.
    • Brush with butter and scatter over the cilantro.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Spoon the butter chicken into bowls and serve with the warm cheesy garlic naan.
    Step 7
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