Chicken Tikka Masala

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Clean and cube chicken breasts into 1 inch by 1 inch cubes.
  2. 2Place chicken in a large bowl.
  3. 3Add 2 cups of plain nonfat greek yogurt.
  4. 4Add 2 big tablespoons of garam masala, 1 tablespoon each of turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and a big pinch of salt.
  5. 5Mix well and let sit overnight or at least for a couple of hours.
  6. 6Lightly oil a flat top grill.
  7. 7Add the chicken to the grill and cook on medium heat until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  8. 8In a large pan, add 5 cubes of butter and a squirt of oil and 1 cup of diced onions; let soften.
  9. 9Add 1 big tablespoon each of pureed garlic and pureed ginger; mix well.
  10. 10Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon each of garam masala, cumin, red chili powder, and coriander and mix well.
  12. 12Add 2 cans of tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
  13. 13Add 1 container of heavy cream and stir until well incorporated.
  14. 14Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  15. 15Serve over steamed basmati rice, top with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro, and serve with toasted flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 2 big tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 big pinch salt
  • 5 cubes butter
  • 1 squirt oil
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 big tablespoon pureed garlic
  • 1 big tablespoon pureed ginger
  • 2 cans tomato sauce
  • 1 container heavy cream
  • 1 bowl basmati rice
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 flatbread

Equipment

knifecutting boardlarge bowlflat top grilllarge panwooden spatulaspoon