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How to Make Savory Butter Chicken Pizza - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter chicken and pizza are two classic comfort foods loved by people all around the world. So, why not combine these two delicious dishes into one mouthwatering recipe? Introducing the Savory Butter Chicken Pizza! This fusion dish brings together the rich and creamy flavors of butter chicken with the crispy and cheesy goodness of pizza, creating a truly irresistible flavor combination that will have your tastebuds singing with joy.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground fenugreek
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 (9 inch) naan breads
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 8 ounces paneer, grated
  • ¼ jalapeno pepper, sliced, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and lemon juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Mix ingredients together, then add chicken and toss to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat butter for sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, chili powder, fenugreek, coriander, salt, and jalapeno. Stir in heavy cream and garam masala. Reduce heat and let simmer.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat until about 75% done, 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway though.
  • Use an immersion blender or electric blender to puree the sauce to desired consistency. Add chicken to the sauce and continue to simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded, about 10 more minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle naan breads with olive oil.
  • Bake naan in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While naan is baking, remove sauce from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove naan from the oven and cover with a layer of butter sauce. Top with some of the paneer and jalapenos; add chunks of butter chicken, cilantro, and more paneer cheese. Reserve remaining paneer for topping after baking.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with remaining paneer and cilantro. Serve.

    • Nutrition

    499 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 144mg
    • Sodium: 931mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 604mg

    Categories

    Chicken recipes
    Butter recipes
    Pizza recipes
    Savory recipes