Creamy Butter Chicken with Naan

Description:
A rich and flavorful Indian dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a spiced, creamy tomato-based sauce, served with warm, fluffy naan bread. Perfect for those looking to gain weight with delicious, fat-rich meals.

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🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Calories per serving: ~680 kcal

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Butter Chicken:

• 300g (10 oz) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 3/4 cup tomato purée (or canned crushed tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (optional, for tang)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

For Serving:

• 2 pieces of naan bread (store-bought or homemade)
• Optional: Extra butter for brushing naan

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🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken (Optional but Recommended):

• In a bowl, mix chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 tablespoon yogurt.
• Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prep other ingredients.

2. Cook the Chicken:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and sear until lightly golden and nearly cooked (5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

1. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter.
2. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent (about 4–5 minutes).
3. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add spices: garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to toast the spices (about 30 seconds).
5. Pour in the tomato purée and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the sauce thickens and darkens in color.

4. Add Cream and Chicken:

1. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
2. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

5. Serve:

1. Warm naan bread in a pan or oven.
2. Spoon butter chicken into a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro.
3. Serve hot with naan. Brush naan with a bit of melted butter for extra richness.

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💡 Tips:

• For more richness, add 1 extra tablespoon of butter to the sauce at the end.
• If you prefer more heat, increase the chili powder or add fresh chopped chili.
• To make it more calorie-dense, serve with basmati rice and naan.