Butter Chicken with Homemade Naan Bread

Chicken Preparation

1. Cut the chicken [00:02]

Cut the chicken into smaller, bite-sized pieces for the marinade.

2. Prepare the marinade [00:09]

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the ground spices, grated ginger, garlic, olive oil, pepper, salt, yogurt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Mix well and let it marinate.

Sauce Preparation

3. Make the base sauce [00:58]

Fry onions, spices (like cinnamon and cardamom), tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a pan. Add the soaked cashews to the mixture. Simmer everything together and then blend into a smooth sauce.

Cooking the Dish

4. Grill the chicken [01:31]

Place the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill them in a pan until cooked through.

5. Finish the sauce [01:35]

Add the grilled chicken into the prepared smooth sauce. Stir well to combine.

Bread Preparation

6. Make the bread [01:19]

Combine flour, yeast, yogurt, water, and olive oil to make a dough. Knead and cut the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball and cook them in a hot skillet. Brush with ghee for a delicious finish.