Butter Chicken with Naan

Butter Chicken with Naan 🥘🍞

Ingredients:

For the Butter Chicken:

1.5 lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
For the Sauce:

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (15 oz) can tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)
1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a lighter option)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Naan:

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