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Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast - cut into 1-inch strips


Sauce:


  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 green chile peppers, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced

  • ½ cup tomato paste

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Step 1


Make the chicken: Combine yogurt, garam masala, paprika, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.


Step 2


Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.


Step 3


Remove chicken from marinade and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.


Step 4


Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and set aside.


Step 5


Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook, sirring gently, until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; continue to cook and stir until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, about 10 minutes.


Step 6


Add garam masala, coriander, turmeric, and salt, then stir in chicken and cream until well combined; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.






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