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Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

19 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 4HRS 20MINS

Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chicken Tikka Masala is chunks of spicy marinated chicken pieces grilled and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a staple on any Indian restaurant menu and is hugely popular in the UK. In fact, it’s even been dubbed as 'Britain’s National dish'.
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Chicken Tikka Masala is chunks of spicy marinated chicken pieces grilled and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a staple on any Indian restaurant menu and is hugely popular in the UK. In fact, it’s even been dubbed as 'Britain’s National dish'.
4HRS 20MINS
Total Time
$2.11
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Marinade
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
2
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
cut into cube-size pieces
Plain Yogurt
1/2 cup
Plain Yogurt
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Fresh Ginger
2 tsp
Grated Fresh Ginger
Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
or Kashmiri Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Garlic
1 Tbsp
Freshly Grated Garlic
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Sauce
Tomato Sauce
1 cup
Tomato Sauce
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
Garlic
1 Tbsp
Garlic, minced
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, finely chopped
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Garam Masala
as needed
Garam Masala
Heavy Cream
1/3 cup
Heavy Cream
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Granulated Sugar
1 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Fresh Cilantro
1 handful
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
255
Fat
15.1 g
Protein
19.9 g
Carbs
10.6 g
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step 1
In a mixing bowl, add all the marinade ingredients. Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup), the juice from Lemon (1), Fresh Ginger (2 tsp), Garlic (1 Tbsp), Cayenne Pepper (2 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Salt (1 tsp). Stir well.
step 1 In a mixing bowl, add all the marinade ingredients. Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup), the juice from Lemon (1), Fresh Ginger (2 tsp), Garlic (1 Tbsp), Cayenne Pepper (2 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Salt (1 tsp). Stir well.
step 2
Then add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2), and mix well so that all the pieces are well coated with the marinade and let it sit for a couple of hours (or overnight).
step 2 Then add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2), and mix well so that all the pieces are well coated with the marinade and let it sit for a couple of hours (or overnight).
step 3
After the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), then spread the pieces out one at a time on a well greased baking sheet.
step 4
Pop them in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
step 4 Pop them in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
step 5
Then switch the oven to broiler and let the chicken brown or even develop a few burned spots for another 5-6 minutes.
step 6
While the chicken is cooking, you can prepare the sauce. Start by melting Butter (2 Tbsp) a skillet or a deep fry pan.
step 6 While the chicken is cooking, you can prepare the sauce. Start by melting Butter (2 Tbsp) a skillet or a deep fry pan.
step 7
Add to it the Garlic (1 Tbsp) and Jalapeño Pepper (1).
step 7 Add to it the Garlic (1 Tbsp) and Jalapeño Pepper (1).
step 8
Add Garam Masala (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp). Stir and fry the spices for a few seconds.
step 8 Add Garam Masala (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp) and Ground Cumin (1 tsp). Stir and fry the spices for a few seconds.
step 9
Pour in Tomato Sauce (1 cup) and season with salt and let it bubble for a few minutes.
step 9 Pour in Tomato Sauce (1 cup) and season with salt and let it bubble for a few minutes.
step 10
Then turn the heat to low and pour in Heavy Cream (1/3 cup).
step 10 Then turn the heat to low and pour in Heavy Cream (1/3 cup).
step 11
Add Granulated Sugar (1 tsp) for sweetness, stir well, cover and let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes.
step 11 Add Granulated Sugar (1 tsp) for sweetness, stir well, cover and let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes.
step 12
Now, simply add the chicken to the sauce with Fresh Cilantro (1 handful) and mix well.
step 12 Now, simply add the chicken to the sauce with Fresh Cilantro (1 handful) and mix well.
step 13
Garnish with some more fresh cilantro and serve hot with Indian flat bread (naan) or steamed rice.
step 13 Garnish with some more fresh cilantro and serve hot with Indian flat bread (naan) or steamed rice.
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Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Chicken
British
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
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