Description
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine to your dining table. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced sauce, finished with a delightful garlic drizzle that enhances every bite. Paired with crispy golden fries and soft, warm naan, it’s an ideal meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and fully customizable to suit your heat preference, this dish promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
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)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Toast for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato puree and return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, yogurt, and lemon juice; simmer on low for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare golden fries as directed (or make homemade fries) while the chicken simmers.
- Serve warm with naan for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg