Chicken Tikka Masala

6 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Grate ginger and garlic into a bowl. If you don't have a grater, mince them.
  2. 2Grate ginger and garlic into a bowl. If you don't have a grater, mince them.
  3. 3Grate ginger and garlic into a bowl. If you don't have a grater, mince them.
  4. 4Add juice of half a lemon, half a cup of plain yogurt, ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika to the bowl.
  5. 5Add juice of half a lemon, half a cup of plain yogurt, ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika to the bowl.
  6. 6Add juice of half a lemon, half a cup of plain yogurt, ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika to the bowl.
  7. 7Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  8. 8Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  9. 9Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  10. 10Add chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least six hours.
  11. 11Add chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least six hours.
  12. 12Add chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least six hours.
  13. 13After marinating, heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until 80% cooked.
  14. 14After marinating, heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until 80% cooked.
  15. 15After marinating, heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until 80% cooked.
  16. 16Remove chicken from the skillet. Add more ghee, then add a diced onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  17. 17Remove chicken from the skillet. Add more ghee, then add a diced onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  18. 18Remove chicken from the skillet. Add more ghee, then add a diced onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  19. 19Add the minced ginger and garlic from earlier, cook for a minute. Then add the same seasonings from the marinade.
  20. 20Add the minced ginger and garlic from earlier, cook for a minute. Then add the same seasonings from the marinade.
  21. 21Add the minced ginger and garlic from earlier, cook for a minute. Then add the same seasonings from the marinade.
  22. 22After 30 seconds, add 14oz of tomato puree, a third of a cup of plain yogurt, and a fourth of a cup of heavy cream.
  23. 23After 30 seconds, add 14oz of tomato puree, a third of a cup of plain yogurt, and a fourth of a cup of heavy cream.
  24. 24After 30 seconds, add 14oz of tomato puree, a third of a cup of plain yogurt, and a fourth of a cup of heavy cream.
  25. 25Mix and add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
  26. 26Mix and add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
  27. 27Mix and add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
  28. 28Simmer for five minutes. Add cilantro.
  29. 29Simmer for five minutes. Add cilantro.
  30. 30Simmer for five minutes. Add cilantro.
  31. 31Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice, with naan.
  32. 32Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice, with naan.
  33. 33Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice, with naan.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 unit lemon
  • 0.5 unit lemon
  • 0.5 unit lemon
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs
  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs
  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 unit onion
  • 1 unit onion
  • 1 unit onion
  • 14 oz tomato puree
  • 14 oz tomato puree
  • 14 oz tomato puree
  • 0.33 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.33 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.33 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 pieces naan
  • 2 pieces naan
  • 2 pieces naan

Equipment

bowlgraterknifemeasuring spoonslarge skilletplastic wrap