Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Fries & Warm Naan
Indulge in Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Fries & Warm Naan that’s bursting with flavor! Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, adjust to heat preference
- Salt and sugar to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin, smoked paprika, grated ginger, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl; add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent. Stir in tomato paste and then add tomato puree; simmer.
- Make the sauce: Add heavy cream, chili powder, salt, and sugar to the skillet; mix well.
- Cook marinated chicken: Add chicken to the sauce; cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prepare garlic drizzle: Mix mayonnaise, plain yogurt, minced garlic cloves, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve hot with fries and naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 140mg