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Butter Chicken Flatbread


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  • Author: Cheryl
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A fusion of creamy, spiced butter chicken layered over warm flatbread and baked with melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful meal.


Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, grated

1 cup tomato puree

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon sugar

Fresh cilantro, chopped

4 flatbreads or naan

1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese


Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garam masala, turmeric, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
  5. Stir in yogurt and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add cooked chicken and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
  7. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  8. Place flatbreads on a baking tray and spread the butter chicken mixture evenly over each.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitute chicken with paneer or tofu for a vegetarian version.

Add extra chili powder or fresh chilies for more heat.

Use coconut milk or reduce cream for a lighter option.

Try different cheeses like feta or pepper jack for variation.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in oven at 180°C for 8–10 minutes for best texture.

Butter chicken mixture can be made ahead and assembled before baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flatbread
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg