How To Make Chicken Tikka Masala
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and half of the minced garlic. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator.
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Preheat the grill or broiler. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and grill or broil until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
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In a large pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
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Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Serve the chicken tikka masala over cooked basmati rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 476kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 148mg
- Sodium : 876mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 15g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 46g
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