Indian-Style Butter Chicken & Rice
with Dark Meat Chicken, Rice & Cheesy Garlic Naan
- Milk
- Wheat
Warm your heart (and belly) with our Indian-inspired butter chicken! You’ll sizzle chicken thighs with earthy garam masala and curry powder, then simmer in a buttery tomato sauce. Ladle it all over a bed of fluffy rice, then drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro for a tangy-herbaceous finish, and serve with cheesy garlic naan on the side.
Ingredients
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
2 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 ounce
Vidalia Onion Paste
2 unit
Tomato Paste
2 unit
Naan Bread
(Contains: Milk, Wheat)
20 ounce
Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken
1.5 cup
Jasmine Rice
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Curry Powder
4 tablespoon
Yogurt
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
½ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
5 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Wash and dry produce.
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In a medium pot (large pot for 8 servings), combine rice, 2¼ cups water (4½ cups for 8), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
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Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
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While rice cooks, place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 8 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Add half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later) and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Roughly chop cilantro.
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Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably high-sided, pan over medium-high heat (use a second large pot for 8 servings). Add chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes (8-10 minutes for 8).
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add garam masala, curry powder, and remaining garlic powder to pan with chicken. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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Add tomato paste, Vidalia onion paste, veggie stock concentrates, and chicken stock concentrates. Cook, stirring, until chicken is evenly coated, 30 seconds.
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Add cream sauce base and ¾ cup water (1¼ cups for 8 servings). Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Add 3 TBSP butter and ½ tsp sugar (6 TBSP butter and 1 tsp sugar for 8); stir until butter has melted. Cover to keep warm.
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Adjust rack to top position and heat broiler to high. Place naan on a baking sheet. Spoon garlic butter over tops and sprinkle with mozzarella.
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Broil cheesy garlic naan until cheese melts and naan are toasted, 3-4 minutes. TIP: The broiler is a powerful tool! Keep an eye on the naan to prevent them from burning.
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Quarter cheesy garlic naan.
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Fluff rice with a fork. Divide rice between bowls and top with butter chicken. Drizzle with yogurt. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with cheesy garlic naan on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: Customers rave about rich, restaurant-quality flavor — many say it rivals their favorite Indian takeout spots 🍲. Some found it mild; others added chili flakes or extra spices for more heat.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and straightforward, with minimal chopping — essentially just one herb to prep. A few noted that opening the many small sauce packets added extra time to the cook.
- Suggestions: Add crushed red pepper or chili flakes for heat; reduce or omit the sugar if you prefer a less sweet sauce. Some reviewers swapped jasmine rice for basmati and felt it complemented the dish better.
- Leftovers: This big-batch recipe stretches beautifully — several customers got four to five meals out of it, and many said it tasted even better reheated the next day. Note that it does not freeze well.
- Naan: The cheesy garlic naan is a crowd favorite — watch it closely under the broiler, as it can burn quickly. One reviewer suggests baking it for 5 minutes at 400°F before adding the butter and cheese, then broiling.
- Portions: Some felt there wasn't quite enough rice relative to the generous amount of sauce; consider cooking a little extra rice on the side.
