Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, add cubed chicken thighs, Greek yogurt, a tablespoon each of garlic and ginger paste.
  2. 2Add a tablespoon each of chili powder, paprika, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and garam masala, and a teaspoon each of pepper, cumin, and cardamom.
  3. 3Mix until chicken is fully coated. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  4. 4In another bowl, mix together one tablespoon of yeast, one tablespoon of sugar, and a cup of warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Add in 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix together.
  6. 6Gradually add in three cups of flour until it becomes a dough. Knead until well combined.
  7. 7Place dough in a floured bowl in a warm spot for about 30 minutes to an hour, or until doubled in size.
  8. 8Once chicken is done marinating, take a pan and add about two tablespoons of ghee. Cook chicken all the way through, then remove from the pan, leaving the leftover juice.
  9. 9Add one whole white onion, diced, to the pan and allow to cook down.
  10. 10Add one can of diced tomatoes with the juice, a handful of cashews, and the same spices from earlier. If allergic to cashews, you can omit them.
  11. 11Blend the mixture and add it back to the pan with the chicken. Let it slow simmer.
  12. 12Once dough has doubled in size, portion it equally and form into balls.
  13. 13Roll each ball into a flat shape, and cook for two minutes on each side in a hot skillet with no oil.
  14. 14Dust with olive oil and freshly chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 cubed chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 whole white onion
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 handful cashews
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 freshly chopped parsley

Equipment

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