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Homemade chicken tikka masala with rice and naan bread, served on a plate with fresh coriander.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala
Recipe for a chicken curry with plenty of delicious Indian flavors. It's a classic Indian dish served with rice and naan bread, and optionally a cold raita on the side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 777 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh coriander chopped

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 2.5 dl natural yogurt
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic finely grated
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp salt

For the Sauce:

  • 40 g butter
  • 2 onions medium-sized or 1 large, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic finely grated
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato concentrate
  • 450 g tomato passata or pureed tomatoes
  • 2.5 dl heavy cream
  • 3 tsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Stir it thoroughly and set it aside.
    2.5 dl natural yogurt, 1.5 tbsp garlic, 1.5 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp garam masala, 1.5 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp salt
  • Trim the chicken breasts of tendons and fat, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place them in the marinade and toss everything together thoroughly. Now, refrigerate it all for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    It's worth marinating the chicken the day before for extra flavor.
    800 g chicken breast
  • Take out a large pot or sauté pan and heat the oil over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating up, remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Brown them in batches in the hot oil. When all the chicken pieces are browned, set them aside.
    4 tbsp olive oil
  • In the same pot/pan, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and sauté them over medium heat until they become translucent. Then, add finely grated ginger and finely grated garlic. Let them sauté together with the onions for a minute.
    40 g butter, 2 onions, 1.5 tbsp garlic, 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger
  • Next, add turmeric, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Sauté them for about 30 seconds while stirring. Then, add tomato concentrate and sauté for another 30 seconds.
    1 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp garam masala, 1.5 tsp ground cumin, 1.5 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp tomato concentrate
  • Now, add tomato passata/pureed tomatoes and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
    450 g tomato passata
  • Add cream and sugar, as well as the fried chicken pieces and any juices it released in the bowl. Let everything simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    2.5 dl heavy cream, 3 tsp sugar
  • Serve your Tikka Masala garnished with fresh coriander alongside cooked rice and Naan bread.
    Fresh coriander

Nutrition

Serving: 1personCalories: 777kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 52gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 2433mgPotassium: 1608mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2578IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken Tikka Masala, indian chicken dish
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