Chicken Tikka MasalaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (13.
5-ounce) can coconut milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroInstructions:
1.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and black pepper.
Stir to coat evenly.
Marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to overnight.
2.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
3.
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Stir in the tomato sauce and coconut milk.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
5.
Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice or with naan bread.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Tips:
For a spicier dish, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
If you don’t have coconut milk, you can substitute 1 cup of heavy cream.
To make ahead, cook the chicken and sauce according to the instructions.
Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat over medium heat before serving.

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