Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Grilled chicken pieces in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
For the Sauce
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, minced ginger, minced garlic, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Grilling the Chicken
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers (if using). Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomato Puree
Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Incorporate Cream
Lower the heat and stir in the coconut milk (or heavy cream). Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce, stirring gently to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro over basmati rice or with naan bread.