Flatbread with Butter Chicken
A comforting fusion of rich, creamy butter chicken served alongside soft, fluffy flatbread, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
For the Butter Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter Melted for cooking
- 1 c Tomato purée For the sauce base
- 1 c Heavy or coconut cream Depending on dietary preference
- 1 tbsp Garam masala Spice mix
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 in Ginger Minced
- 1 c Chopped onions For cooking
- 1/4 c Nutritional yeast For a cheesy flavor
For the Flatbread
- 4 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by marinating the chicken with yogurt, garam masala, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat, adding chopped onions until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, allowing the aroma to fill your kitchen.
- Add the tomato purée and cook for a few minutes, simmering to thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate the marinated chicken into the sauce, cooking until it is tender and fully cooked.
- Pour in the cream, stir well, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the butter chicken over warm flatbread, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor. You can adjust the spice levels to your preference.