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Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade with Garlic Naan

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A rich and flavorful butter chicken recipe paired with homemade garlic naan, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with authentic taste and creamy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • A small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • For the Garlic Naan:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter mixed with 3 cloves minced garlic (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté chopped onion until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, remaining turmeric, and chili powder. Toast spices for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in tomato puree, stir, and simmer on low for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Greek yogurt (if using). Warm through 3-4 minutes without boiling.
  7. Return chicken to sauce and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Adjust salt and spices to taste.
  8. For garlic naan dough, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and yogurt; mix to form soft dough. Knead 7-8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  9. Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into 1/4 inch thick oval. Cook naan on hot skillet 2-3 minutes per side until bubbles form. Brush with garlic butter and warm through.
  10. Garnish butter chicken with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with garlic naan.

Notes

Toast spices in fat to release oils for better flavor. Sear chicken before simmering to lock moisture. Keep heat low when adding cream to prevent curdling. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or cream. Prepare naan dough ahead to save time. For gluten-free naan, use almond flour. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free yogurt.

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