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Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala is the only one we've tried that tastes just like it came from our favorite Indian restaurant. No need to go out for this anymore; make your own big batch at home and watch it disappear.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- pot
- pan
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the Chicken:
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Prepare the chicken
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Combine salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of dry, evenly-pounded chicken with spice mixture, pressing in so mixture sticks. Place chicken in single layer and set aside. Whisk yogurt, oil, ginger, and garlic together in large bowl and set aside.
salt1 teaspoondashes of kosher salt to tasteteaspoon ground cumin1/2ground cumin1 teaspoonground ginger2 teaspoonsfresh ginger (peeled and grated)2 teaspoons
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Make the Sauce:
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Cook
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Heat oil in large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about ⏱️ 8 minutes.
onion (finely chopped)1
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Boil
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Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and cook about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add remaining "Sauce" ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce to medium low, cover, and simmer ⏱️ 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
ground ginger2 teaspoonsfresh ginger (peeled and grated)2 teaspoonstomato paste1 tablespoon
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Simmer
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Lastly, stir in cream and return to simmer a few minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
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Broil the Chicken:
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Coat
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While sauce is keeping warm, place oven rack 6 inches from heat broiler. Dip chicken well into yogurt mixture, coating with thick layer of yogurt. Arrange each piece on wire rack set in foil-lined baking sheet or broiler pan.
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Broil chicken about ⏱️ 5-9 minutes, flip over halfway, and broil another ⏱️ 5-9 minutes. The exterior will be lightly browned in spots.
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Rest
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Let chicken rest ⏱️ 5 minutes. Cut into bite size chunks and stir into warm sauce when ready to eat. (Do not simmer chicken in the sauce. If sauce needs warming, warm it up first and then toss the chicken in when ready to serve.)
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Garnish
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Season with kosher salt to taste, toss in fresh cilantro, and serve immediately over Basmati rice.
salt1 teaspoondashes of kosher salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
calories
424 kcal
fat Content
27 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
616 mg
protein Content
36 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
132 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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