Chicken Tikka Saag Recipe
Classic Indian dish made with chicken tikka and spinach
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Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken
Spinach Sauce
Garnish
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are coated well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Preparing the Spinach Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spinach
Stir in the pureed tomato and cook for a few minutes. Add the fresh spinach leaves and green chili. Cook until the spinach wilts down.
- 6
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Add heavy cream, salt, and black pepper powder to the sauce. Cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Combining Chicken and Sauce
- 8
Combine Chicken and Spinach Sauce
Add the grilled chicken pieces to the spinach sauce. Stir to coat the chicken well with the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
