Chicken Tikka Masala

by Gather
Prep: 30m
Cook: 30m
poultry
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Ingredients
Servings:6
2lbboneless chicken thighs, cubed
1cupplain yogurt
2tbsplemon juice
6garlic cloves, minced
2tbspginger, grated
2tspgaram masala
1tspcumin
1tspturmeric
4tbspunsalted butter
1yellow onion, diced
15oztomato sauce
1cupheavy cream
1tsppaprika
1tspsalt
1/4cupfresh cilantro
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Marinate chicken

    Mix yogurt, lemon juice, half the garlic, half the ginger, garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Add chicken, coat well, marinate 30 minutes.

  1. 2

    Cook chicken

    Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. 3

    Make sauce

    Add remaining butter to pan. Sauté onion, remaining garlic and ginger until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add tomatoes

    Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.

  4. 5

    Finish sauce

    Stir in cream and return chicken to pan. Simmer 5 minutes.

  5. 6

    Serve

    Garnish with cilantro. Serve over basmati rice with naan bread.

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Created by: Gather

Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 30m
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Marinate chickenMix yogurt, lemon juice, half the garlic, half the ginger, garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Add chicken, coat well, marinate 30 minutes.
  2. Cook chickenHeat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make sauceAdd remaining butter to pan. Sauté onion, remaining garlic and ginger until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoesStir in tomato sauce, paprika, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Finish sauceStir in cream and return chicken to pan. Simmer 5 minutes.
  6. ServeGarnish with cilantro. Serve over basmati rice with naan bread.

Notes & Tips

For authentic flavor, grill the marinated chicken instead of pan-frying. Adjust cream for desired richness.