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Aromatic Indian Butter Chicken Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Aromatic Indian Butter Chicken Bowls

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce served over fragrant basmati rice with a side of naan bread - an easy, family-friendly twist on classic butter chicken!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 pieces naan bread
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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