# Chicken Tikka Masala

This recipe shows how to make a delicious Chicken Tikka Masala dish.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- large bowl
- flat top grill
- large pan
- wooden spatula
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvMPQvE/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eaf68c87-f59d-43af-a781-920091195f22
- Extracted: 2025-01-03

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