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Garlic Pepper Chicken With Soft Naan

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Garlic Pepper Chicken with Soft Naan featuring juicy butter tossed chicken with garlic, black pepper, capsicum, and onions served with soft homemade naan. A flavorful restaurant style dinner you can easily make at home.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop & Tawa / Oven
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Ingredients

Garlic Pepper Chicken

For Chicken Marinade

500 g boneless chicken

1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons yogurt

For Cooking

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon crushed black pepper

½ teaspoon red chili flakes

½ cup capsicum, cubed

½ cup onion petals

2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Soft Naan

Dough Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

3 tablespoons yogurt

1 tablespoon oil

¾ cup lukewarm milk or water (approx.)

2 tablespoons butter (for brushing)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the chicken with ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and yogurt.

Mix well so the chicken is fully coated.

Cover and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

Cook the Garlic Pepper Chicken

Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.

Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.

Add crushed black pepper, red chili flakes, capsicum, and onion.

Toss on high heat for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Finish with fresh coriander and a small cube of butter for extra shine and flavor.

Prepare the Naan Dough

In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Add yogurt and oil, then gradually pour in lukewarm milk or water while kneading to form a soft dough.

Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into oval shapes.

Cook Naan on Cast Iron Tawa

Heat a cast iron tawa until very hot.

Lightly wet one side of the naan with water and place it wet side down on the hot tawa so it sticks.

Cook until bubbles appear.

Flip the tawa upside down over direct flame to cook the top side until lightly charred.

Brush immediately with butter.

Cook Naan in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) with a baking tray inside.

Place naan on the hot tray and bake for 4–6 minutes until puffed and slightly golden.

Broil for 1 minute to create a light char.

Brush with melted butter before serving.

Notes

Freshly crushed black pepper gives the chicken its signature bold flavor.

Marinating the chicken helps make it extra tender and juicy.

A cast iron pan or tawa creates the best authentic naan texture.

Serve with extra butter, yogurt dip, or fresh salad for a complete meal.