Chicken Tikka Masala

 

Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish with marinated grilled chicken pieces in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Here is a recipe for making Chicken Tikka Masala at home:

 

Ingredients:

 

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt, to taste

1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

 

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

 

Preheat the broiler or grill to high heat. Thread the chicken onto skewers and discard any excess marinade. Grill or broil the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through and slightly charred.

 

In a large skillet, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garam masala and cook for another minute.

 

Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

 

Stir in the heavy cream and chicken pieces. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

 

Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy your homemade chicken tikka masala!