Chicken Tikka MasalaIngredients:
For the marinade:
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperFor the sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroInstructions:
1.
Marinate the chicken:
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
Mix well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2.
Make the sauce:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
3.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4.
Cook the chicken:
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
Grill or pan-fry the chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
5.
Combine the chicken and sauce:
Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
Stir in the heavy cream and butter.
6.
Simmer:
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
7.
Garnish and serve:
Stir in the cilantro and serve the chicken tikka masala over basmati rice or with naan bread.
Tips:
For a spicier dish, add more garam masala or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or coconut milk.
You can also add other vegetables to the sauce, such as bell peppers, carrots, or peas.

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