Chicken Tikka Masala

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Total Time
1 Hour
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(418)

Ingredients

4-6 servings
  • ½ cup whole milk yogurt
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (okay to substitute curry powder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1¼ teaspoons garam masala (okay to substitute curry powder)
  • 1¼ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1¾ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

Make-Ahead Instructions:
This dish can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
For a dairy-free option, full-fat unsweetened coconut milk makes an excellent substitute for the heavy cream.
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