Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Fries & Warm Naan
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Fries & Warm Naan is a delightful dish that brings rich and creamy flavors to your table. This restaurant-style recipe features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious sauce made from aromatic spices, yogurt, and cream, enhanced by a flavorful garlic drizzle. Paired perfectly with crispy fries and warm naan, this meal is ideal for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make comfort food that promises satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- 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
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, grated ginger, minced garlic, and salt. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook marinated chicken until browned (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until translucent. Stir in tomato paste and tomato puree, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream along with chili powder. Adjust seasoning with salt and sugar if needed.
- Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet; simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
- Make garlic sauce: Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the butter chicken with crispy fries and warm naan, drizzling garlic sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 130mg