Chicken Tikka Recipe
smoked chicken in luxurious, spiced tomato-cream sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken thighs and ensure they are well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the tomato puree and cook for about 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in the heavy cream and mix well.
- 4
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.
