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Butter Chicken with Cannabis Naan

Name: Butter Chicken with Cannabis Naan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
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

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.

Total

65m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

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

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.

Bubba Kush

Indica

Camphene

THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified

CoffeeChocolateEarthy

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry

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Girl Scout Cookies

Hybrid

Humulene

THC 17–28%CBD 0.1% Verified

SweetEarthySpicy

Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry

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Hash Plant

Indica

Caryophyllene

THC 20.0%CBD 0.1% Estimated

HashEarthySpicy

Body High • Sleepy • Calming

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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.

Read the full Caryophyllene guide