Chicken tikka masala is an Indian dish. Although its popularity in the Western world. This recipe follows two parts: chicken marinade and tikka masala sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Author: Asuitha’s Kitchen Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:Indian Courses:Lunch, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Dairy Free N Non- Vegetarian

Description

Chicken is immersed in a flavor packed creamy tomato sauce with a spicy kick.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

8 chicken thighs (cubed)
2 tablespoons ghee or oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons kashmiri red chili pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Optional

add 1/2 cup plain yogurt to chicken marinade

Tikka Masala Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup red onions
1 tablespoon ginger- garlic Paste
3 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kashmiri red chili pepper (adjust the quantity based on your preferred spice level)
1.5 cups coconut cream/milk (sub. heavy cream)
2 teaspoons kasoori methi

Instructions

Add spices to chicken and let it marinade for 30 minutes
Add 2 tablespoons ghee or oil to pan
Stir-fry chicken in medium high heat for 6-8 mins in small batches until golden brown and crispy, then set aside
Add onions and sauté on medium heat until golden brown
Add ginger garlic paste
Add tomato sauce and spices
Let it cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently
Add coconut cream/milk
Add in chicken and stir together on simmer for 20 mins
Garnish with dried kasuri methi
Serve with rice or naan and enjoy 🙂

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Notes

If you want to make a more authentic chicken tikka masala add plain yogurt to the chicken marinade and use heavy cream instead of coconut cream

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