Chicken tikka masala

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Chicken Tikka
  • Chicken breast : 500 grams
  • Yogurt : 200 grams
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Ginger-garlic paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Garam masala : 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
• Masala Sauce
  • Onion : 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Tomato : 2 medium, pureed
  • Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tablespoon
  • Garam masala : 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin : 1 teaspoon
  • Heavy cream : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh cilantro : 2 tablespoons, chopped

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Steps

• Marinating the Chicken
• Mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil in a bowl.
• Add chicken breast pieces to the marinade and coat them well.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Grilling the Chicken
• Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
• Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
• Remove the chicken from the skewers and set aside.
• Making the Masala Sauce
• Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
• Add garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Stir well.
• Add tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in heavy cream and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
• Serve chicken tikka masala with naan bread or steamed rice.

Information

• Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish that features grilled chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce. It is best served with naan bread or steamed rice.