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Chicken Tikka Masala
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14 INGREDIENTS • 22 STEPS • 1HR 15MINS

Chicken Tikka Masala

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This is a really nice baby-curry too, for folks who haven’t had Indian food before. It’s not spicy unless you want it to be, and the garam masala adds a nice flavor without being too intense.
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This is a really nice baby-curry too, for folks who haven’t had Indian food before. It’s not spicy unless you want it to be, and the garam masala adds a nice flavor without being too intense.
1HR 15MINS
Total Time
$1.98
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Ground Coriander
1/2 tsp
Ground Coriander
Salt
1/2 tsp
Yogurt
1 cup
Yogurt
Onion
1/2
Medium Onion, sliced
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Ginger
1/2 in
Fresh Ginger, freshly grated
Red Chili Pepper
1
Red Chili Pepper, thinly sliced
Butter
1 Tbsp
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
231
Fat
15.6 g
Protein
5.6 g
Carbs
19.9 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Gather your ingredients.
step 1 Gather your ingredients.
step 2
First, sprinkle the Chicken Breasts (2) on both sides with Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1/2 tsp), and Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp) – just light pinches of each.
step 2 First, sprinkle the Chicken Breasts (2) on both sides with Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1/2 tsp), and Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp) – just light pinches of each.
step 3
Add the Yogurt (1 cup) and mix over the chicken.
step 3 Add the Yogurt (1 cup) and mix over the chicken.
step 4
Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours. The recipe is flexible so whatever works for your schedule. If you have less time, prepare the curry and rice while the chicken marinates.
step 4 Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours. The recipe is flexible so whatever works for your schedule. If you have less time, prepare the curry and rice while the chicken marinates.
step 5
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
step 6
After it's finished marinating, place the chicken on an oven safe rack to prepare to broil them.
step 6 After it's finished marinating, place the chicken on an oven safe rack to prepare to broil them.
step 7
Broil for 10 minutes, until a nice char starts to form on the top.
step 7 Broil for 10 minutes, until a nice char starts to form on the top.
step 8
While the chicken is cooking, slice the Onion (1/2).
step 8 While the chicken is cooking, slice the Onion (1/2).
step 9
Mince the Garlic (3 cloves).
step 9 Mince the Garlic (3 cloves).
step 10
Grate the Fresh Ginger (1/2 in), or finely chop if you prefer.
step 10 Grate the Fresh Ginger (1/2 in), or finely chop if you prefer.
step 11
Thinly slice the Red Chili Pepper (1).
step 11 Thinly slice the Red Chili Pepper (1).
step 12
Flip the chicken and broil the other side.
step 12 Flip the chicken and broil the other side.
step 13
Remove the chicken from the oven when it is blackened.
step 13 Remove the chicken from the oven when it is blackened.
step 14
When the chicken is cool, shred it.
step 14 When the chicken is cool, shred it.
step 15
Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add Butter (1 Tbsp) to the pan. When it's melted, add the onions with a pinch of salt. Let cook for 1 minute.
step 15 Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add Butter (1 Tbsp) to the pan. When it's melted, add the onions with a pinch of salt. Let cook for 1 minute.
step 16
Add the chili pepper and let cook for 3 more minutes until veggies are just starting to soften - and sizzle.
step 16 Add the chili pepper and let cook for 3 more minutes until veggies are just starting to soften - and sizzle.
step 17
Add the Garam Masala (2 Tbsp), garlic, and ginger to the pan and let cook for one minute or until fragrant.
step 17 Add the Garam Masala (2 Tbsp), garlic, and ginger to the pan and let cook for one minute or until fragrant.
step 18
Add the can of Canned Crushed Tomatoes (3 1/3 cups) and stir.
step 18 Add the can of Canned Crushed Tomatoes (3 1/3 cups) and stir.
step 19
Add the shredded chicken and the Heavy Cream (1/2 cup).
step 19 Add the shredded chicken and the Heavy Cream (1/2 cup).
step 20
Stir in the cream and taste. Season with salt and pepper. If you'd like, add a little cayenne pepper for extra spice. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
step 20 Stir in the cream and taste. Season with salt and pepper. If you'd like, add a little cayenne pepper for extra spice. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
step 21
If having rice, top the rice with the curry, you can add the Fresh Cilantro (1 pinch) here if you'd like.
step 21 If having rice, top the rice with the curry, you can add the Fresh Cilantro (1 pinch) here if you'd like.
step 22
Enjoy!
step 22 Enjoy!
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Gluten-Free
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
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