chicken tikka masala
This is so good! It is worth all of the work. The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken; the garlic, ginger, and spices in the marinade infuse it with lots of flavor.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely grated
- 4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk yogurt (not greek)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 3 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
- - steamed basmati rice (for serving)
How To Make chicken tikka masala
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Step 1Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl. Whisk yogurt, salt, and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and chill 4-6 hours. Cover and chill remaining spice mixture.
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Step 2Heat ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, tomato paste, cardamom, and chiles and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste has darkened and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining half of spice mixture and cook, stirring often, until bottom of pot begins to brown, about 4 minutes
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Step 3Add tomatoes with juices, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until sauce thickens, 8-10 minutes.
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Step 4Add cream and chopped cilantro. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 30-40 minut
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Step 5Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside sheet. Arrange chicken on rack in a single layer. Broil until chicken starts to blacken in spots (it will not be cooked through), about 10 minutes
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Step 6Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, add to sauce, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and cilantro sprigs. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Reheat before serving.
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