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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 @_nada_dl59 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • plain yogurt (for the marinade)Dairy150 g
  • garlic (cloves, grated)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce20 g
  • garam masala (ground)Spices2 g
  • ground cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • ground coriander (ground)Spices2 g
  • chili powder (ground)Spices2 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices1 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • butter (for the sauce)Dairy60 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pureePantry400 g
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • honeyPantry15 ml
  • dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)Spices2 g
  • all-purpose flour (for the naan)Grains300 g
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • water (lukewarm)Beverages180 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry30 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • fresh coriander (chopped, to garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

766kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
36 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling pin
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric and salt in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken pieces and coat well.
    • Cover and chill.
    Step 1

  2. Make the naan dough

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

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a little oil in a frying pan over high heat.
    • Sear the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
    • Set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the butter chicken sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and soften the onion.
    • Add the remaining garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
    • Stir in the tomato puree and simmer until thickened.
    • Blend the sauce until smooth, then return it to the pan.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the sauce

    • Return the chicken to the sauce.
    • Stir in the cream, honey and crushed fenugreek leaves.
    • Simmer gently until the sauce is rich and glossy.
    Step 5

  6. Shape and fill the naan

    • Divide the dough into balls and roll each into an oval.
    • Top with mozzarella and chopped garlic.
    • Fold and roll again to seal the cheese inside.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the cheesy garlic naan

    • Cook each naan in a hot pan until puffed and golden on both sides.
    • Brush with melted butter and scatter with fresh coriander.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Spoon the butter chicken into bowls.
    • Serve hot with the cheesy garlic naan.
    Step 8
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