Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 1-inch piece peeled ginger root, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee; 3 teaspoons garam masala; 1 whole red chili, crushed slightly with the back of a knife (optional); 2 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1-inch piece peeled ginger root, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 whole red chili, crushed slightly with the back of a knife (optional)
2 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
salt to taste

1
Mix all marinade ingredients and pour over chicken in a large bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours, preferably overnight.
3
Cook chicken in a large pan over high heat until nearly cooked through, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
You'll want the chicken to finish cooking in the sauce.
5
Discard the remainer of the marinade.
6
Combine onion, garlic and ginger in a blender until smooth.
7
Heat the clarified butter in a medium saucepan, then pour in onion mixture.
8
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
9
If you want yours on the spicier side, throw in a whole red chili.
10
Add garam masala and tomatoes, lower heat slightly and cook until tomatoes cook down into the sauce, about 15 minutes.
11
Add chicken, and cook for another 15 minutes.
12
Add heavy cream, remove from heat, fish out the whole chili, taste for salt and allow to stand and thicken for 5-10 minutes.
13
Serve with basmati rice, chopped cilantro, yogurt and lime wedges.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced, 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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