Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic and flavorful Indian dish. Here's a recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients
- Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic and flavorful Indian dish. Here's a recipe to make it at home:
- Ingredients:
- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs about 700g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste for spice level
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 can 14 oz/400g diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Marinating the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, minced ginger, minced garlic, and salt.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors meld.
- Cooking the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred around the edges.
- Making the Sauce:
- In a large skillet or pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Combining Chicken with Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skewers and add it to the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Let it simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serving:
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) before serving.
- Serve hot with rice, naan bread, or your favorite Indian flatbread.
- Enjoy your homemade Chicken Tikka Masala!
