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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 kg boneless chicken breast (about 2 pounds)

For the Marinade:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 450 grams tomato sauce about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup fresh cream
  • fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken into chunks. In a large glass bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and add the chicken. Marinate for at least an hour.
  • Discard the marinade and broil the chicken about 15 cm (6 inches) from the heat (or you can grill it on skewers) for about 10 minutes or until it starts to brown. Then turn the chicken pieces over and cook on the other side another 10 minutes, until it starts to brown and is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add all the spices and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, cover the pan, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream and stir well. Finally, add the chicken. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.