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