Chicken Naan-Wiches with Date and Yogurt Sauces

Name: Chicken Naan-Wiches with Date and Yogurt Sauces
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mughlai (Delhi & Lahore)
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1.25 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.75 cup flour; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 0.5 tsp paprika; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 4 large naan bread; 2 garlic cloves; 2 medium tomatoes; 4 leaves boston lettuce; 1.5 cup water; 5 oz dried dates; 1 tsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp pepper; 3 tsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup finely grated carrot; 1 cup finely minced sweet onion

Gently simmered chicken, naan bread and yogurt, warmed with cumin and cayenne, a South Asian bread. Serve with sauces for dipping.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 5 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut each chicken breast horizontally, stopping 1/2 inch from edge. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
2
In large pie plate, place panko. Stir in cumin, cayenne, garam masala and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
In another pie plate, place 1/2 cup of the flour. In third plate, whisk egg and mayonnaise with paprika; whisk in remaining 3/4 cup flour until smooth.
4
Dredge 1 chicken breast in flour; shake off excess. Then dip chicken in egg mixture to coat; next dip in panko. Repeat with remaining chicken breast.
5
In large non-stick skillet over medium heat, place 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and cook, turning once, about 2 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F Remove and keep warm.
2 min
6
Wipe skillet and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Briefly heat Naan in garlic oil, turning once, until soft and golden. Place 1 chicken breast on each Naan and top with tomato slices, lettuce leaves, a generous tablespoon each of Sweet Date Sauce and Tangy Yogurt Sauce and remaining Naan. Cut each sandwich in half and then, half again. Serve with extra sauces for dipping. Two Naan-wiches make 4 servings.
7
Sweet Date Sauce:. In water, simmer dried dates about 15 minutes or until soft. Cool slightly and place dates and liquid in blender, process until fine. Add tamarind paste, brown sugar; salt, cumin, pepper, lemon juice, and 2 tbls. water. Process to smooth sauce. Additional sauce may be frozen.
15 min
8
Tangy Yogurt Raita:. In small food processor, place yogurt and cilantro. Process until sauce turns pale green and cilantro is finely incorporated. Spoon into medium bowl and stir in finely grated carrot; finely minced sweet onion; grated cucumber, drained; 1ground cumin;cayenne; and salt.