Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce served with rice.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
For the Sauce
For Serving
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine plain yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato Puree
Pour in the tomato puree and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Coconut Milk
Stir in the coconut milk, garam masala, ground cumin, and salt. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce. Let it simmer together for 5 minutes.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving.
