Chicken Tikka Masala

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Total Time

55 mins

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Rating

(51)

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garam marsala
½ teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 oz) can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
Basmati rice and naan bread for serving, optional

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Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam marsala, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and stir until the chicken is well coated. Let the chicken marinate in the yogurt sauce for at least 30 minutes. You can refrigerate the chicken overnight.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Serve warm with rice and naan, if desired.

Chef’s notes

Garam masala is an Indian spice and can be found in the spice aisle at most grocery stores. Will keep covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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