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 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 tablespoons tikka paste; 4 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 green chili, seeded and chopped; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ground almonds; 1 cup water; ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 tablespoons tikka paste
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 green chili, seeded and chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 cup water
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh coriander leaves

1
Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
2
Put 3 tbsp of the tikka paste and all of the yogurt into a bowl.
3
Add the chicken, coat thoroughly and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onion, garlic, chilli pepper and ginger for 5 minutes.
5
Add the remaining tikka paste and fry for another 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the tomato paste, almonds and water.
7
Add marinated chicken and sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
8
Add cream and lemon juice and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
9
Garnish with coriander and serve on rice with naan bread.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 tablespoons tikka paste, 4 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 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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