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Butter Chicken with Naan

Name: Butter Chicken with Naan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tsp garam masala, divided; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Warm naan bread, for serving

Creamy, rich butter chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, served with warm, fluffy naan for the ultimate comforting dinner.

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20mPrep

30mCook

50mTotal

4Servings

Method

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tsp garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, half the garlic, and half the ginger. Add the chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge).
Heat the oil in a large skillet or grill pan over high heat and cook the marinated chicken until charred and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the remaining garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, remaining garam masala, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cream and the cooked chicken, and simmer gently for another 5-8 minutes until the sauce is rich and thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with warm naan bread for scooping up the sauce.