Creamy Butter Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Naan
Tips for Experienced Cooks
To take your butter chicken to the next level, consider marinating the chicken overnight. This longer marination period allows the flavors to penetrate more deeply. Additionally, you can roast your spices before adding them to the marinade for a more intense flavor profile. When cooking the chicken, try searing it at a higher temperature for a brief period before reducing the heat. This technique will add a richer depth to the dish's flavor by creating a caramelized exterior.
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb chicken pieces
Step 2: Roast the Cauliflower
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 3: Cook the Onion, Garlic, and Ginger
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
Step 4: Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Marinated chicken from Step 1
Step 5: Simmer the Sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Step 6: Warm the Naan
Warm the garlic naan in the oven or on a skillet.
- 4 pieces garlic naan
Step 7: Serve
Serve the butter chicken with the roasted cauliflower and garlic naan. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Indian-style dinner!
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 4 whole chicken breast
Pantry Items
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 can tomato sauce
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 whole onion
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 head cauliflower
- 4 pieces garlic naan
Seasonings & Spices
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt