Butter Chicken Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• salt (To taste, for the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp coriander powder (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp red chili powder (For the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder (For the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp garam masala (For the chicken)
• 2 tbsp whole milk Greek yogurt (For the chicken)
• 1 tbsp oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Juice of 1/2 lemon, for the chicken)
• oil (For cooking the chicken and sauce)
• 1 cup onion (Finely chopped, for the butter chicken sauce)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (For the butter chicken sauce)
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste (For the butter chicken sauce)
• salt (To taste, for the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp coriander powder (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp red chili powder (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder (For the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp garam masala (For the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp sugar (For the sauce)
• 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp parsley (Chopped, for the sauce)
• 1 tbsp butter (For the sauce)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Softened, for the garlic butter)
• 3 garlic (3–4 cloves, finely minced, for the garlic butter)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped, for the garlic butter)
• salt (A pinch, for the garlic butter)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (For assembly)
• 1 loaf bread (Halved for assembly)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breast with the chicken salt, coriander powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, garam masala, Greek yogurt, oil, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, slice it, and set it aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.

6. 6

   Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Add the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the sauce salt, coriander powder, red chili powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and garam masala. Cook for another minute.

9. 9

   Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth. Simmer gently for 6–7 minutes, until thickened.

10. 10

    Add the butter to the sauce and stir until melted. Stir in the chopped parsley.

11. 11

    In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt until combined.

12. 12

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

13. 13

    Spread the garlic butter over the cut sides of the halved loaf of bread.

14. 14

    Spread the butter chicken sauce mixture over the bread.

15. 15

    Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the sliced chicken on top.

16. 16

    Add more butter chicken sauce over the chicken and cheese.

17. 17

    Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

18. 18

    Slice the baked garlic bread and serve.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact amount of cooking oil, the bread variety or loaf size, or whether the chicken should reach a stated internal temperature; use enough oil to cook without sticking and verify chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• South Asian-inspired
• baked
• garlic bread
• chicken
• cheesy
• comfort food