Butter Chicken with Cannabis Naan
Tandoori-spiced chicken in a velvety tomato-cream sauce, served with naan brushed in cannabis herb butter. Caryophyllene amplifies the black pepper, cumin, and garam masala in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori spice mix
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 naan breads
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused butter
- Fresh cilantro, basmati rice
How to make it
- 1
Marinate chicken in yogurt and tandoori spice for 30 minutes (or overnight).
- 2
Sear chicken in a hot skillet until charred. Remove.
- 3
In the same pan, bloom cumin and garam masala in butter.
- 4
Add crushed tomatoes. Simmer 15 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- 5
Stir in cream and return chicken. Simmer 10 minutes.
- 6
Warm naan and brush with cannabis butter.
- 7
Serve chicken over rice with naan and cilantro.
Cooking tips
- Overnight marinade makes the biggest difference.
- A tablespoon of honey rounds out the tomato sauce.
- Kashmiri chili powder gives color without excessive heat.
Dosing calculator
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Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
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Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.
Bubba Kush
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
Girl Scout Cookies
Hybrid
Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry
Hash Plant
Indica
Body High • Sleepy • Calming
Why this pairing works
Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate
The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.