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Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan
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Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • lemon (half, squeezed)Produce1 piece
  • Greek yogurtDairy120 ml
  • garlic powderSpices1 g
  • ginger powderSpices1 g
  • chili powderSpices1 g
  • garam masalaSpices2 g
  • cumin powderSpices2 g
  • turmeric powderSpices2 g
  • paprika powderSpices2 g
  • coriander (ground)Spices2 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry2 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • tomato puréePantry400 g
  • brown sugarPantry4 g
  • heavy creamDairy150 ml
  • garlic naan (for serving)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

496kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken with the squeezed lemon, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, ginger powder, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, coriander and chicken bouillon.
    • Mix well so the chicken is fully coated, then let it marinate.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Sear the marinated chicken in a hot pan until golden and cooked through.
    • Set the chicken aside.
    Step 2
  3. Start the sauce

    • Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
    • Add the minced garlic and tomato paste and cook briefly.
    • Stir in the tomato purée and the brown sugar.
    Step 3
  4. Season the sauce

    • Add the chicken bouillon, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, coriander and paprika.
    • Stir well and let the sauce simmer.
    Step 4
  5. Finish with cream

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
    • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and simmer gently.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Serve the butter chicken hot with warm garlic naan.
    Step 6