Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan is a heartwarming dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures in every bite. The succulent chicken is enveloped in a velvety sauce made from butter, cream, and yogurt, which is perfectly spiced to create an aromatic experience. Accompanied by crispy golden fries and warm naan, this meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings a sense of comfort to any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder (if desired). Marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and oil. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in tomato puree.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream, yogurt, and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Optionally prepare garlic sauce by mixing minced garlic with softened butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg