Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Classic chicken tikka masala flavor centers on a rich blend of spices and tangy tomato. Typically, the chicken marinates for hours before cooking, however this version includes a quick yogurt marinade, making it possible to have the dish on the table in under an hour.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
1 1/2 tsp garam masala, divided
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
3 tbs vegetable oil, divided
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
minced garlic, from 2 large cloves
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp each paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Cooked basmati rice
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Naan (optional)
Lemon Wedge (optional)
Directions

In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 tsp. garam masala, turmeric, 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper; stir in chicken until coated set aside. In a Dutch oven or 4 or 5-qt. saucepan heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add onion and a few pinches of salt; cook about 5 minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn golden brown in places. Stir in garlic, ginger, paprika, coriander, cumin and remaining 1 tsp. garam masala. Stir in tomato paste; cook about 45 seconds until darkened to brick red. Pour in the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a simmer. Lower heat to low and cook about 15 minutes until onion is completely soft and the sauce has thickened. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and taste. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Keep warm. Arrange an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and add chicken in one layer. Brush the tops of chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. and season with salt. Broil about 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and browned in places. Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in chicken. Serve immediately over basmati rice and garnish with cilantro. Serve lemon wedges and naan on the side, if desired.

 

15 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Probiotic Yogurt, Plain, 32 oz.
Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Probiotic Yogurt, Plain, 32 oz.
$4.99$0.16/oz
1 1/2 tsp garam masala, divided
Not Available
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
McCormick Ground Turmeric, 0.95 oz
McCormick Ground Turmeric, 0.95 oz
$4.49$4.73/oz
Salt and ground black pepper
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz
$2.49$1.66/oz
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Chicken Split Breasts
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Chicken Split Breasts
$8.62 avg/ea$3.49/lb
3 tbs vegetable oil, divided
Wesson Pure Vegetable Oil, 40 fl oz
Wesson Pure Vegetable Oil, 40 fl oz
$5.49$0.14/fl oz
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Spanish Onion, 1 ct, 20 oz
Spanish Onion, 1 ct, 20 oz
$3.11 avg/ea$2.49/lb
minced garlic, from 2 large cloves
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$1.12 avg/ea$4.49/lb
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
Ginger Root, 1 pound
Ginger Root, 1 pound
$1.56 avg/ea$0.31/oz
1 tsp each paprika
McCormick Paprika, 2.12 oz
McCormick Paprika, 2.12 oz
$3.99$1.88/oz
1 tsp Ground Cumin
McCormick Ground Cumin, 1.5 oz
McCormick Ground Cumin, 1.5 oz
$3.49$2.33/oz
1 tsp Ground Coriander
Not Available
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Organic Cilantro, 1 each
Organic Cilantro, 1 each
$2.49
Cooked basmati rice
RiceSelect White Jasmati Long Grain Jasmine Rice, 32 oz
RiceSelect White Jasmati Long Grain Jasmine Rice, 32 oz
$7.89$0.25/oz
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Cal-Organic Farms Organic Cilantro
Cal-Organic Farms Organic Cilantro
$2.49
Naan (optional)
Stonefire Original Naan, 2 count, 8.8 oz
Stonefire Original Naan, 2 count, 8.8 oz
$3.99$2.00 each
Lemon Wedge (optional)
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
$0.60

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 tsp. garam masala, turmeric, 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper; stir in chicken until coated set aside. In a Dutch oven or 4 or 5-qt. saucepan heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add onion and a few pinches of salt; cook about 5 minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn golden brown in places. Stir in garlic, ginger, paprika, coriander, cumin and remaining 1 tsp. garam masala. Stir in tomato paste; cook about 45 seconds until darkened to brick red. Pour in the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a simmer. Lower heat to low and cook about 15 minutes until onion is completely soft and the sauce has thickened. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and taste. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Keep warm. Arrange an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and add chicken in one layer. Brush the tops of chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. and season with salt. Broil about 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and browned in places. Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in chicken. Serve immediately over basmati rice and garnish with cilantro. Serve lemon wedges and naan on the side, if desired.