Homemade naan bread with chicken in sauce
75 min · 4 servings · 1281 kcal/serving
Homemade naan bread with chicken in sauce – at a glance
Homemade naan bread with chicken in sauce is a dinner Fitaily recipe for 4 servings (dinner). You can make it in about 75 minutes. One serving has about 1281 kcal, 60.1 g protein, 109.5 g carbs, 67 g fat.
Fluffy, homemade naan bread stuffed with mozzarella, served with flavorful chicken in a creamy tomato-coconut sauce. The perfect dish for an Indian-style dinner.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 1281 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 60.1 g |
| Carbs | 109.5 g |
| Fat | 67 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Possible allergens
Based on ingredient names, these may appear: mleko. This is automatic word matching, not an allergen certificate.
Ingredient substitutions
- Dairy can often be replaced with a plant-based drink or coconut yogurt; taste and macros will change slightly.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 200 ml Water
- 15 g Fresh yeast
- 15 g Sugar
- 450 g Wheat flour
- 220 g Plain yogurt
- 40 g Olive oil
- 10 g Salt
- 3 g Baking powder
- 60 g Butter
- 400 g Chicken breast
- 25 g Spices (ginger, garlic, turmeric, harissa, paprika)
- 300 g Tomato puree
- 400 g Coconut milk
- 30 g Peanut butter
- 50 g Cashews
- 150 g Mozzarella
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add the flour, yogurt, olive oil, salt, and baking powder. Knead into a smooth dough and let it rise in a warm place.
- Dice the chicken and marinate it in yogurt mixed with ginger, garlic, turmeric, harissa, paprika, and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet, then sauté the garlic, ginger, and cashews. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in the tomato puree and coconut milk. Add the peanut butter, garam masala, and sugar. Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
- Divide the risen dough into portions. Shape each portion into a small round, place grated mozzarella in the center, and seal the edges tightly.
- Fry the bread slices in a dry skillet on both sides until golden brown.
- Brush the baked bread with melted butter mixed with chopped parsley and garlic. Serve with the chicken sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Homemade naan bread with chicken in sauce?
One serving has about 1281 kcal, 60.1 g protein, 109.5 g carbs, 67 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.