Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 clove garlic, finely grated; 4 tsp finely grated peeled ginger; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 cup whole milk yoghurt; 1 tbsp salt; 2 lb boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 128 oz can whole peeled tomatoes; 2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 steamed basmati rice

Servings: persons

6 clove garlic, finely grated
4 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 cup whole milk yoghurt
1 tbsp salt
2 lb boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
128 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 steamed basmati rice

1
Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander and cumin in a small bowl.
2
Whisk yoghurt and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl.
3
Add chicken and turn to coat.
4
Cover and chill for 4-6 hours.
5
Cover and chill remaining spice mixture.
6
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
7
Add onion, tomato paste, and cook, stirring often until tomato paste has darkened and onion is soft.
8
About 5 minutes.
9
Add remaining half of spice mixture and cook stirring often until bottom of pot begins to brown.
10
About 4 min.
11
Add tomatoes with juices.
12
Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer stirring often and scraping up browned bit from bottom of pot until sauce thickens about 8-10 minutes.
13
Add cream and chopped cilantro.
14
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens for about 30-40 minutes.
15
Cut the chicken into bike size pieces and than fry it.
16
Add it to the sauce and simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
17
Serve with rice and cilantro springs.

1240

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 clove garlic, finely grated, 4 tsp finely grated peeled ginger, 2 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp garam masala, 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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