Chicken Tikka Masala
A flavorful and aromatic Indian dish made with marinated chicken and a rich, spiced tomato sauce.
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- •1 stick Cinnamon stick
- •1 nut Nutmeg
- •2 Bay leaves
- •1 tablespoon Whole cloves
- •2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
- •3 tablespoons Coriander seeds
- •1 tablespoon Cardamom
- •1 teaspoon Red pepper flake(optional)For heat
- •1 cup Full fat yogurt
- •2 inches GingerGrated
- •2 cloves GarlicGrated
- •SaltPinch
- •Black pepperFreshly ground
- •Olive oilHealthy squirt
- •Boneless skinless chicken breastsCut into 1-inch cubes
- •1 small Yellow onionMinced
- •1 small Bird's eye chiliFinely minced
- •1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- •28 ounce Crushed tomatoes
- •SugarPinch
- •3/4 cup Heavy cream
- •Basmati rice
- •Cilantro(optional)For garnish
- 1
Make curry powder by toasting cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and cardamom. Grind into a fine powder and add nutmeg.
10 min
- 2
Prepare yogurt marinade with yogurt, grated ginger, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix with chicken cubes.
10 min
- 3
Marinate chicken for 4 to 24 hours.
4h 0m
- 4
Broil marinated chicken on high for 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
15 min
- 5
Make sauce by sautéing onion, ginger, garlic, and chili in vegetable oil. Add tomato paste, curry powder, crushed tomatoes, and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes.
10 min
- 6
Add heavy cream to sauce and simmer. Add broiled chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes.
10 min
- 7
Serve chicken tikka masala over basmati rice and garnish with cilantro.
5 min
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