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Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast; 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt (Dahi); 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 large Yellow Onion; 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1 1/2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (optional)

Charred chicken tikka pieces in a rich, creamy spiced tomato sauce. The iconic British-Indian curry that everyone craves.

50 min
Total: 4
Serves: $17.00
Est. cost: 460
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Gluten-free
Halal

Parent noteSkip the chili powder. The creamy sauce is naturally appealing. Serve chicken pieces on the side with sauce for dipping.

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Ingredients

Boneless Chicken Breast1 1/2 lbs
Plain Yogurt (Dahi)1/2 cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Yellow Onion1 large
Crushed Tomatoes14 oz
Heavy Cream1/2 cup
Ginger-Garlic Paste1 1/2 tbsp
Garam Masala2 tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro (optional)1/4 cup

Method

01
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch cubes. Marinate in dahi (yogurt), garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and salt for at least 20 minutes.
02
Thread chicken onto skewers or spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil on high for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until charred.
03
For the sauce: heat ghee in a pan. Saute diced onion until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 minute.
04
Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, garam masala, and chili powder. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and a pinch of sugar.
05
Add the charred chicken pieces to the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or rice.

460
Calories: 36g
Protein: 16g
Carbs: 28g
Fat