Chicken Tikka Masala (My Favorite Way) Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala (My Favorite Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts; ¼ cup yogurt; 3 teaspoons minced ginger; 3 teaspoons minced garlic (fresh or in a jar); ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon cumin powder; ¼ teaspoon mace; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder; ¼ teaspoon red chili; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; melted butter; 5 ounces tomato paste; 10 ounces tomato puree; 2 lbs tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger paste; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 2 teaspoons green chilies or 2 teaspoons desired hot pepper; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 2 teaspoons cloves (I used one); 8 green cardamoms; salt, if you wish; 3 tablespoons butter; ⅔ cup cream; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 2 teaspoons ginger, julienned; honey, if you wish

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup yogurt
3 teaspoons minced ginger
3 teaspoons minced garlic (fresh or in a jar)
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon mace
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
¼ teaspoon red chili
¼ teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
melted butter
5 ounces tomato paste
10 ounces tomato puree
2 lbs tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons ginger paste
2 teaspoons garlic paste
2 teaspoons green chilies or 2 teaspoons desired hot pepper
1 tablespoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons cloves (I used one)
8 green cardamoms
salt, if you wish
3 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup cream
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons ginger, julienned
honey, if you wish

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Preparation:.
2
Stir all the ingredients in Part A together in a large bowl.
3
Cut chicken into bite sized chunks and place in marinade.
4
Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the chicken until cooked through.
6
Baste with butter during cooking if desired.
7
To make the sauce in Part B,deseed and chop green chilies.
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Put tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato puree in a pot and add approximately 4 to 4 and 1/4 cups of water.
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Add ginger and garlic paste, green chilies, red chili powder, cloves, cardamoms, and salt.
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Cook over low heat until thick.
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I cook it about 2 hours.
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Strain through a strainer and bring to a boil.
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Add butter and cream.
14
Add honey to taste if desired.
15
I don't find it necessary.
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Add fenugreek, ginger juliennes, and chicken.
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Serve over rice or with naan, chapati or desired 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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, ¼ cup yogurt, 3 teaspoons minced ginger, 3 teaspoons minced garlic (fresh or in a jar), and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka Masala (My Favorite Way) 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 (My Favorite Way)

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