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Butter Chicken with 2 Ingredient Naan Breads

Sometimes the simple ones are the best, this curry house favourite is so easy to make, but tastes incredible. To make sure you get maximum flavour, be sure to spend a little time slowly sautéing the onions until soft and sweet. Adjust the chilli to make it family friendly.

Serves
4-6

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Butter Chicken with 2 Ingredient Naan Breads

Ingredients

Serves 4-6

Marinade

Spices

Spices / herbs

Naan

Method

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients together and add the chicken. Coat thoroughly and leave to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

    30 min

  2. Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Celsius fan 230 degrees Celsius conventional.

  3. Season the chicken. Cook the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

    20-25 min

  4. Sauté the onions until soft and golden. Add the butter, garlic, ginger, chilli and spices.

  5. Stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes, honey and water. Season generously. Cover with a lid, bring to a gentle simmer and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes.

    15 min

  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and roughly slice each thigh into 3 or 4.

  7. Add to the sauce along with the juices and warm through, making sure the chicken is cooked.

  8. Naan: knead together for 5 minutes and chill for an hour.

    5 min

  9. Roll into portions and pan fry in a very hot dry pan for 2 minutes on each side.

    2 min

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