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; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts; 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 Jalapeno Pepper, Finely Chopped; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 cup Tomato Sauce; 1 cup Heavy Cream

Servings: persons

1 cup Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced
1 teaspoon Salt
3 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 Jalapeno Pepper, Finely Chopped
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 cup Tomato Sauce
1 cup Heavy Cream

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For the marinade, in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt.
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Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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To prepare the sauce, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Saute garlic and jalapenos for a minute then stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and garam masala.
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Then gently stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream.
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Simmer on low until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
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While the sauce is simmering, in another skillet, add your chicken but discard the marinade.
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An easy way to just get the chicken pieces out is to use a slotted spoon and the extra marinade will drain between the slots.
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Cook the chicken until juices run clear, about 7-10 minutes.
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Add the cooked chicken to the sauce mixture, stir to combine, and simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
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Transfer to serving platter and serve over white rice or garlic naan (if you want to grab some from the store or find a good recipe for it).

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Plain Yogurt, 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 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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