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Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions
Butter Chicken - I recommend using leftover or day old butter chicken because the curry thickens so the naan “chips” don’t get soggy. You can use my Easy Baked Butter Chicken or my authentic stovetop Butter Chicken! Cheese - I use Indian Amul Cheese, which is a white pasteurized cheese. Use Mexican cheese, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese. Naan - Homemade naan, storebought naan, or restaurant naan works well! If you get plain naan, melt butter and mix it with minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Instead of naan, you can still use plain corn tortilla chips. Toppings - Thin out dahi or yogurt with a tablespoon of water. The dahi will tone down the spiciness from the butter chicken. We also loved to add diced red onion, jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
How to Make Butter Chicken Nachos
And that’s it! You’re ready to enjoy your Butter Chicken Nachos. In this recipe, we reinvent the traditional nacho by swapping tortilla chips for crispy garlic naan chips and topping them with rich, flavorful butter chicken. This unique snack captures the best of both cuisines, combining the crunch of nachos with the aromatic depth of butter chicken. It’s a crowd-pleaser for parties, game nights, or a fun family meal. This fusion dish reflects a growing trend of experimenting with flavors across borders, resulting in a dish that’s fun, exciting, and utterly delicious.
Butter Chicken Nachos are a crowd-pleaser at parties, game nights, or even as a hearty snack. This is a very make ahead friendly dish since it’s best to use day old or leftover butter chicken. You can use leftover homemade naan, frozen naan at an Indian grocery, purchase naan at a restaurant, or grab readymade naan in the bread aisle of the grocery store. Everything comes together in under 30 minutes so it’s a quick appetizer to put together for a party.
Then, pull out the chicken and shred or cube it to make for easy bite size pieces with the nachos. Slice each naan into 6 triangular wedges. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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For a vegan options, guests will love Mango-Tamarind Cauliflower Wings and Indian-Spiced Chickpea Fries. For drinks, Mango Iced Tea is super refreshing or a Mango Lassi to help tone down the spice. Obviously, light beers would are a must. A cozy cup of Masala Chai with Chai Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies is also perfect to decompress after the game. To reheat, warm the butter chicken on the stove and crisp the naan chips in the oven before reassembling. Avoid storing fully assembled nachos, as the naan chips will become soggy. I’d love to know what you thought of this recipe! Don’t forget to leave a comment and ⭐️ star rating below! Thinking about making this recipe? Enter your email and I’ll send it straight to your inbox to save for later. Plus, get new recipe inspiration from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Masala and Chai.
