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Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cheese Naan
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Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cheese Naan

2 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @rd_eats3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cleaned and cut into cubes)Meat900 g
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic pastePantry30 g
  • ginger pastePantry30 g
  • plain greek yogurtDairy60 g
  • crushed tomatoes (one large can)Pantry800 g
  • cashewsNuts & seeds40 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • turmericSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • cuminSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • red chilli powderSpices2 g
  • garam masalaSpices2 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • complete seasoningSpices2 g
  • all purpose flourGrains360 g
  • onion powder (for the naan)Spices12 g
  • garlic powder (for the naan)Spices12 g
  • plain greek yogurt (for the naan)Dairy60 g
  • warm waterBeverages160 ml
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • salt (for the naan)Spices9 g
  • white sugarPantry4 g
  • active dry yeastPantry7 g
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy400 g
  • unsalted butter (melted for garlic butter)Dairy113 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh parsley (minced)Produce10 g
  • ghee (for cooking the naan)Dairy20 g

per serving

Nutrition

695kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
42 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Cut the chicken into cubes and season with the turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt and complete seasoning.
    • Add the garlic paste, ginger paste and greek yogurt, then mix well.
    • Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
    Step 1

  2. Make the naan dough

    • Add the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, greek yogurt, warm water, olive oil, salt, sugar and yeast to the mixer.
    • Knead into a dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the pan.
    • Remove them, cook the marinated chicken until done, then return the aromatics to the pan.
    Step 3

  4. Build the sauce

    • Add the crushed tomatoes and cashews, then season with the same spices used for the marinade.
    • Cook for about 5 minutes.
    Step 4

  5. Blend and simmer

    • Blend the sauce with the heavy cream until smooth.
    • Return to the pan, add the cooked chicken and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Finish with more cream and fresh chopped parsley.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the cheese naan

    • Punch down the dough, spread it out and cut into even pieces.
    • Roll each piece out, add mozzarella to the middle and pinch it closed.
    • Roll out again.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the naan

    • Cook each naan in a hot cast iron skillet with a little ghee.
    • Brush each side with garlic butter.
    Step 7
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