Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice & Naan

Creamy, spiced Indian butter chicken served with rice and buttery naan – nut‑free and rich in calories and protein.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs, yogurt marinade, spice blend, tomato puree, butter, cream; basmati rice; naan.

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Marinate chicken pieces in yogurt, lemon, garam masala 30 min.
3. - Rinse basmati rice; start cooker.
4. - Dice onion; mince garlic & ginger; puree tomatoes.
5. - Cube cold butter; measure cream & spices.
6. COOKING STEPS
7. 1. Sear marinated chicken in 1 Tbsp ghee until browned; remove.
8. 2. In same pot sauté onion 3 min; add garlic, ginger, spices; cook 1 min.
9. 3. Pour tomato puree; simmer 6 min. Return chicken; cover and cook 10 min until done.
10. 4. Stir in butter cubes then cream for silky sauce; salt to taste.
11. 5. Serve over fluffy basmati with warm naan.
12. (Active time ≈ 30 min | Total ≈ 50 min incl. marinate)

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