Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Charred, yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy, gently spiced tomato sauce.

Prep
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Rest
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighscut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onionfinely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlicminced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • chopped cilantroto serve

Instructions

Marinate

  1. Mix the chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Cook

  1. Heat the broiler. Spread the chicken on a lined tray and broil for 10 minutes, turning once, until charred at the edges.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onion until golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cream and the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes more. Scatter with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

The chicken can marinate overnight for even more flavour.

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