Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle, Golden Fries & Warm Naan is a comforting dish that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices and finished with a savory garlic drizzle. Served alongside crispy golden fries and warm naan, this meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its delicious flavors and easy preparation steps, you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
- 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 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 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
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the cubed chicken and season with salt, pepper, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder (if using). Cook until browned.
- Pour in the tomato puree; reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream and yogurt. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Finish with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg