Butter Chicken & Naan

Quick Butter Chicken + 2-Ingredient Naan

Creamy, cozy, and protein-forward — with an optional seasoning packet to make it weeknight easy.

Butter Chicken + Naan + ½ cup Rice

~393 kcal · 30g protein · 24g carbs · 18g fat

~493 kcal · 32g protein · 46g carbs · 18g fat

Includes butter chicken and naan + rice.

Ingredients

Butter Chicken (Serves 6)

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bite size
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp grated ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1–2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt & pepper
• 2 Tbsp ghee or butter
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp grated ginger
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp cumin + 1 tsp paprika + 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half to lighten)

✨ Shortcut option: Replace all spices with 1 store-bought butter chicken seasoning packet (like Shan/Bombay Kitchen).

2-Ingredient Naan (Makes 8)

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices (20 mins minimum; overnight for best flavor).
2. Sear marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned; remove and set aside.
3. Alternatively: Grill chicken whole for smoky flavor, then cube and add to sauce during the simmer.
4. Sauté onion in ghee until golden; add garlic + ginger + spices.
5. Add crushed tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes (blend for silky sauce if desired).
6. Return chicken to skillet, stir in cream, and simmer until thick + glossy.
7. Mix flour + yogurt → knead → divide → pan-sear naan 2–3 mins per side.
8. Serve warm with naan (and rice if using). Garnish with cilantro + lemon.

Tips: Swap chicken breast to cut fat, use half-and-half to lighten, add spinach or cauliflower for volume.

Macro clarity: The rice macro option includes butter chicken and naan.