Chicken Tikka Masala – Easy
The recipe Chicken Tikka Masala – Easy could satisfy your Indian craving in around 3 hours and 20 minutes. One portion of this dish contains approximately 33g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 417 calories. This recipe serves 6 and costs $2.23 per serving. 4699 people have tried and liked this recipe. This recipe from The Woks of Life requires salt, garam masala, plain yogurt, and heavy cream. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 71%. Similar recipes are Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 180 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 14 oz. can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Thoroughly combine the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and allow to marinate for 2-3 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear the chicken on all sides. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add the garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Bring the heat down, and when the sauce is no longer bubbling, stir in the cream. Cook over medium low heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. When the chicken is browned, add it to the sauce. Allow everything to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro (if using) and serve with basmati rice.
Step by step:
1. Thoroughly combine the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and allow to marinate for 2-3 hours.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear the chicken on all sides. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Bring the heat down, and when the sauce is no longer bubbling, stir in the cream. Cook over medium low heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. When the chicken is browned, add it to the sauce. Allow everything to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro (if using) and serve with basmati rice.
Nutrition Information:
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