Butter Chicken with Naan Garlic Bread: Full Recipe

Butter Chicken - creamy, spicy and straight up fire! The garlic butter Naan is whole another story. For spice and rich taste lovers!

Our first try of real authentic Butter Chicken was at a small restaurant in Stockholm, owned by an Indian family who came here a long time ago. They fought and struggled to share their passion for their cuisine and show us Europeans what real Indian food is all about!

It was a hot, sunny day when we walked in and just ordered the most popular dish – Butter Chicken. And wow, it was something else! They brought out huge portions of rice, chicken in a creamy sauce, yogurt, and last but not least (my favorite!) Mango Lassi! You dip the garlic naan and scoop up the creamy chicken – at first, it’s velvety and soft, but then comes the kick! But instead of just being spicy, it was a gentle kick, not overpowering at all.

So, are you ready to try it too?

Let’s do it!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Chicken Marinade:

500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

120g plain yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Salt to taste

For the Butter Chicken Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tbsp garam masala

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp chili powder (adjust to heat preference)

120g heavy cream

60g water (or more for desired consistency)

Salt to taste

Cashews

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish