French-Indian Fusion Butter Chicken with Crispy Naan Crust & Charred Green Beans
Prep 12 min · Cook 28 min · Serves 4 · medium
A playful East-meets-West dinner where tender chicken thighs swim in a silky tomato-cream sauce kissed with warm Indian spices, topped with crispy naan breadcrumbs for textural fun. Served alongside buttery green beans with garlic—a family-approved adventure that tastes fancy but comes together in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced fresh
- 1.5 tsp garam masala, warm Indian spice blend
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, mild, earthy flavor
- 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce, unsweetened
- 0.5 cup heavy cream, or coconut milk for dairy-free option
- 1 tbsp honey, balances spice with sweetness
- to taste pinch salt and black pepper
- 2 pieces naan bread, torn into small pieces, toasted into crumbs
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
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