Chicken Tikka MasalaSubmitted by Erwin (22-Nov-07)Description: This is an easy recipe for chicken tikka masala; an Indian dish - chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. |
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Prep Time:
1hr/15mins
Cook Time: 30 mins Servings: 8.0 |
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Ingredients
click any ingredient to find it!1 cup Plain Yogurt
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tsps Ground Cumin
2 tsps Ground Cayenne Pepper
2 tsps Ground Black Pepper
2 tsps Salt
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tbsp Ginger , fresh, minced
4 lbs Chicken Breast , cubed into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsps Butter
2 tsps Garlic , minced
2 tsps Ground Cumin
2 tsps Ground Paprika
2 tsps Salt
1.5 tsps Ground Cayenne Pepper , (adjust for heat)
2-8oz cans Tomato Sauce
2 cups Half and Half
1/2 cup Cilantro , fresh, chopped (recommended for garnish)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin & cayenne pepper, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.2. After the chicken has had time to marinate, broil it in the oven until fully cooked through.
3. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Saute garlic for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin & cayenne pepper, paprika, and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and milk. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add broiled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve over jasmine rice.
Can serve up to 10.
Ever since I first got into Indian food, Chicken Tikka Masala has been my favorite dish. No matter how many times a ventured off to try something new, I always ended up coming back to my first love. After trying this recipe, I no longer have to fear being adventurous and trying something new whenever I go to an Indian restaurant. Now I can have my chicken tikka masala any time I want and I promise you, it is better than any chicken tikka you will have at any restaurant. India can come to your home any time you want.