Hedgiehog's Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Hedgiehog's 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 thighs; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (can be bought at most Indian shops or made at home); 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon butter; 2 -3 minced garlic cloves; 2 -3 green chilies, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup cream; chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (can be bought at most Indian shops or made at home)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon butter
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
2 -3 green chilies, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cream
chopped cilantro (to garnish)

1
Rinse the chicken, pat dry and cut into bite size pieces.
2
Begin making the marinade:.
3
Combine all marinade ingredients and coat the chicken with it.
4
Leave in refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight.
5
Cook the chicken either on a grill or under broiler.
6
For the sauce:.
7
On medium heat , cook the onions in melted ghee or butter.
8
After a few minutes, add in garlic and chilies.
9
Add in all the spices and brown sugar.
10
Stir in chicken and tomato sauce.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Add in the cream and combine.
13
Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Hedgiehog's 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.

Hedgiehog's Chicken Tikka Masala

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