Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Description
Chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt, salt, garam masala, and garlic powder to tenderize and infuse flavor. After at least one hour of marinating, the chicken is pan-cooked until seared on both sides and partially cooked.
The sauce begins with butter and finely diced onion sautéed until softened. Finely diced serrano pepper and ginger are added before stirring in the garam masala, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, salt, brown sugar, and crushed tomatoes. The sauce simmers to develop depth and thicken.
Heavy cream is stirred in for richness, and the partially cooked chicken returns to the skillet to finish cooking while absorbing the sauce. Additional water may be added to adjust consistency. The finished dish is traditionally served with basmati rice and naan bread, garnished with cilantro.
For convenience, the recipe can also be adapted for slow cooker use by combining all ingredients except oil and cooking on low for several hours until tender.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3/4 cup yogurt whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Tikka Masala Sauce:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Large onion (finely diced)
- 1 Serrano pepper finely diced
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- (1) ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
Garnish:
- rice
- naan bread
- cilantro
Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add chicken, yogurt, salt, garam masala, and garlic powder. Stir to completely coat chicken. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 6-7 minutes or until it starts to soften. Stir in pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add ginger, garam masala, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Stir to coat onions. Add brown sugar and tomatoes.
- Let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream. Add chicken back into the sauce and let cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Add water, if needed.
- Serve with basmati rice and naan bread. Top with cilantro.
Notes
- Fresh cilantro (about 1 ½ tablespoons finely diced) can be added to the sauce as a substitute for ground coriander.
- This recipe can be adapted for slow cooker use by combining all ingredients except oil and cooking on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1211IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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