Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 t gr cumin; 1/2 t gr coriander; 1/4 t cayenne pepper; 1 t salt; 3 T vegetable oil; 1 c whole fat yogurt; 1 T fresh grated ginger; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 T vegetable oil; 1 minced onion (1 cup); 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 t fresh grated ginger; 1 T tomato paste; 1 T garam masala; 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded & minced; 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes; 2 t sugar; 1/2 t salt; 2/3 c cream; 1/2 c chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 t gr cumin
1/2 t gr coriander
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1 t salt
3 T vegetable oil
1 c whole fat yogurt
1 T fresh grated ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
2 T vegetable oil
1 minced onion (1 cup)
2 minced garlic cloves
2 t fresh grated ginger
1 T tomato paste
1 T garam masala
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded & minced
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
2 t sugar
1/2 t salt
2/3 c cream
1/2 c chopped cilantro

1
Mix 1/2 t gr cumin, 1/2 t gr coriander, 1/4 t cayenne pepper and 1 t salt together and sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Cover & chill for 30 min.
2
Mix yogurt, 1 T fresh grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves & 2 T veg oil together and set aside.
3
After 30 min, remove chicken from fridge, dip into yogurt sauce and place on a baking sheet (elevated grate placed on sheet recommended). Broil 10-18 min depending on broiler strength turning once for even broiling. Remove from broiler & chop into bit-sized cubes.
4
Heat 3 T veg oil until oil is just smoking. Add minced onion & cook until tender (8 min). Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 t fresh grated ginger, 1 T tomato paste, 1 T garam masala, and minced serrano chile. Cook for 3 min, stirring often. Add crushed tomatoes, 2 t sugar, and 1/2 t salt. Simmer 15 min. Stir in cream and cilantro. Add chicken to sauce and serve over basmati rice.

1921

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 t gr cumin, 1/2 t gr coriander, 1/4 t cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka 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 Tikka Masala

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