Recipes
Butter Chicken Flatbread with Raita
This satisfying flatbread, inspired by the Indian flavours, makes a delicious dinner – but can also be served as a party appetizer.
Side
Serves 4 People
Takes 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. Rolling Meadow Dairy™ unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp. Indian curry paste
- ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- ¾ cup strained tomatoes
- ⅓ cup Rolling Meadow Dairy™ Greek yogurt
Flatbreads:
- Flour for dusting
- 1 lb. pizza dough
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ small red onion, sliced
Raita:
- ½ cup shredded cucumber
- ⅓ cup Rolling Meadow Dairy™ Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- ¼ tsp. ground cumin
- Pinch each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and ginger for about 2 minutes or slightly softened.
- Have chicken lengthwise; slice into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Stir chicken, curry paste, salt and pepper into skillet; cook for about 2 minutes or until chicken starts to brown.
- Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in strained tomatoes; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in yogurt; let cool to room temperature.
Flatbreads:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Arrange rack in lowest position in oven; brush large baking sheet with oil.
- On lightly floured work surface, divide pizza dough into two portions. Roll out each portion into 10×6-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Divide butter chicken mixture between flatbreads; spread evenly over dough.
- Scatter cheese and red onion over top.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet; bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Raita:
- Meanwhile, stir together cucumber, yogurt, half of the cilantro, green onion, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper; drizzle over flatbread.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro.
- Cut each flatbread into 4 pieces.
Tip: Substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the breasts if desired.