Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan is a comfort food masterpiece that brings a delightful blend of flavors to your dining table. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, finished with an aromatic garlic drizzle that elevates every bite. Served alongside crispy golden fries and warm naan, it’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 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
- 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
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; sauté until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken; season with salt, pepper, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook until browned.
- Pour in tomato puree; mix well. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream, yogurt, and lemon juice. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- For the garlic drizzle, mix melted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Serve the creamy butter chicken drizzled with garlic sauce alongside golden fries and warm naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 135mg