Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs); 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 -2 large garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water; 2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 -2 large garlic clove, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water
2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
fresh cilantro

1
Chop the chicken breasts into bite-size cubes and put aside.
2
Mix all the dried spices in a small glass bowl.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onions until very tender and lightly golden.
4
Mix in the dried spices, grated ginger, and minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
5
Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, and chicken stock or water.
6
Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
7
Add the chicken pieces, return to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, approximately 15 or 20 minutes.
8
Stir in yoghurt and heat through a minute or two.
9
Taste, and add salt if necessary.
10
Garnish servings with cilantro sprigs.
11
(I actually chopped the cilantro and added it to the sauce just before serving.)
12
Serve with basmati rice and naan.

380

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs), 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, 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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