Butter Chicken & Naan

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High Protein Weeknight Dinner 2-Ingredient Naan

Quick Butter Chicken + 2-Ingredient Naan

Creamy, cozy, protein-forward butter chicken with easy Greek yogurt naan.

This is a weeknight-friendly butter chicken setup with a creamy tomato sauce, tender chicken, and soft 2-ingredient naan. Use the full spice blend or make it easier with a store-bought butter chicken seasoning packet.

393 Calories

30g Protein

18g Fat

24g Carbs

Servings 6 servings

Naan Yield 8 pieces

Prep Time 20 min

Total Time 35–45 min

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Ingredients

Butter Chicken

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bite-size pieces
• 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
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp ghee or butter
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp each cumin, paprika, and garam masala
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

2-Ingredient Naan

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

Macro Toggle

Butter Chicken + Naan + 1/2 Cup Rice

Butter Chicken + Naan
393 calories • 30g protein • 24g carbs • 18g fat

Kev Tip

Use the seasoning packet when life is busy. A butter chicken packet like Shan or Bombay Kitchen can replace the spices and make this way easier on a weeknight.

Make It Fit Your Macros Lower fat: use chicken breast and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
More volume: add spinach, cauliflower, peas, or extra onion.
Higher carb: add rice, roasted potatoes, or extra naan.

Meal Prep Notes Store chicken and naan separately. Reheat naan in a dry skillet so it stays soft with lightly crisp edges.

Instructions

1. 1Marinate chicken with Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
2. 2Sear marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. 3Optional smoky method: grill chicken whole, then cube and add to the sauce during the simmer.
4. 4Sauté onion in ghee or butter until golden.
5. 5Add garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, and garam masala. Cook until fragrant.
6. 6Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. Blend for a silky sauce if desired.
7. 7Return chicken to skillet, stir in cream or half-and-half, and simmer until thick and glossy.
8. 8For naan, mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt into a dough.
9. 9Knead briefly, divide into 8 pieces, roll flat, and pan-sear 2–3 minutes per side.
10. 10Serve butter chicken warm with naan and optional rice. Garnish with cilantro and lemon.

Dinner Notes

Macro clarity. The rice option includes butter chicken, naan, and 1/2 cup cooked rice.

Best texture move. Sear the chicken first. Browning before simmering gives the sauce much deeper flavor.

Naan shortcut. Self-rising flour already has leavening and salt, which keeps this simple.

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