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Chicken Tikka Masala

Indian Spice Chicken Dish
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chicken, cumin, spices, tikka masala

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 package bonelas, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 2 tsp garam malasa
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Cilantro and Limes to garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine chicken with the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Place into the refrigerator overnight. Heat oil in a large skillet medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until cooked. Set aside. Melt the butter in the same pan. Cook the onions until soft. Add garlic and ginger, then add garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Pour in the tomato puree. Cook for a few minutes. Stir the cream and sugar. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook until the sauce is thick.
    Garnish with cilantro and limes. Serve with white rice and Naan bread.