Chicken Tika Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tika Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the rice:; 1 cup brown basmati rice; 1 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional); 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For the Chicken:; 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plus 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional); salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated*; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups (1 small can) crushed or pureed tomatoes; 1 heaping tablespoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2-3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk (coconut milk can also be used); Naan, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

For the rice:
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Chicken:
1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup Greek yogurt plus 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated*
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups (1 small can) crushed or pureed tomatoes
1 heaping tablespoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2-3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk (coconut milk can also be used)
Naan, for serving (optional)

1
If you have the time, marinate the chicken in the yogurt, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and salt and pepper to taste for 20 minutes or overnight.
2
For the rice, melt butter or olive oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add rice and cumin seeds and toast for approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and salt, bring to a boil, cover and turn heat to low. Rice will cook in approximately 30 minutes.
3
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
4
If you did not marinate the chicken, season it with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until fully cooked on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
5
Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to pot and saute onions and ginger until softened.
6
Add garlic and saute for approximately 1 minute, or until fragrant.
7
Add tomatoes, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and chicken.
8
Once heated, add cream or milk.
9
Serve over rice with naan.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the rice:, 1 cup brown basmati rice, 1 tablespoons butter or olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken Tika Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tika Masala

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