A rich and flavorful butter chicken served with homemade garlic naan, perfect for a hearty meal. The chicken is marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture and simmered in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes and cashews, while the naan is fluffy and topped with garlic butter.
1: Marinate chicken thighs in Greek yogurt, minced garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
2: Sear chicken on medium-high heat until slightly undercooked, then set aside.
3: For the sauce, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a pan.
4: Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
5: Add Roma tomatoes, water, and cashews; cook until tomatoes are soft.
6: Blend the sauce until smooth and strain it back into the pan.
7: Add butter, half & half, and heavy cream to the sauce.
8: Add the chicken back into the sauce, season again with salt and sugar, and simmer until creamy and chicken is cooked through.
9: For the garlic naan/pita, combine bread flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
10: Knead on a floured surface and divide into 4 pieces, rolling each out.
11: Cook each piece on medium heat until golden and bubbly, flipping as needed.
12: Brush naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley or cilantro if desired.
13: Serve butter chicken with garlic naan.
