Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped finely; 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger piece, peeled and chopped finely; 1 1/2 bunches cilantro coarsely chopped; 3 sprigs mint finely chopped; 9 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 1/4 cups natural yogurt; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into cubes; 1 banana peeled and mashed; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 3 tablespoons coconut milk; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 tablespoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons tandoori seasoning; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; naan bread

Servings: persons

5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped finely
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger piece, peeled and chopped finely
1 1/2 bunches cilantro coarsely chopped
3 sprigs mint finely chopped
9 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
1 1/4 cups natural yogurt
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into cubes
1 banana peeled and mashed
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 cup ground almonds
3 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons tandoori seasoning
3 tablespoons heavy cream
naan bread

1
To make the marinade, mix together the garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup cilantro, mint and 3 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp of cumin, 1 tsp of salt, the oregano, Garam Masala and 2/3 cup of yogurt. Mix the chicken pieces into this mixture and refrigerate overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Put the marinated chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 mins, or until cooked through.
3
In a large saucepan, combine 6 tbsp of mashed banana, 2/3 cup of yogurt, 6 tbsp olive oil, and the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer over a low heat for 8-10 mins. Add the ground almonds, 1 tsp of salt and the coconut milk and bring back to a boil. Add the cooked chicken, stir well, and add the chili powder, 1/2 tbsp cumin, honey, turmeric and tandoori seasoning. Bring the mixture back to a boil and stir in the cream and remaining cilantro.
4
Serve garnished with extra cilantro with some naan bread on the side.

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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: 5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped finely, 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger piece, peeled and chopped finely, 1 1/2 bunches cilantro coarsely chopped, 3 sprigs mint finely chopped, 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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