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Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-spice sauce. Britain's adopted national dish — born in Glasgow, loved everywhere.
Prep 30 min
Cook 30 min
Total 1h
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Marinate chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cubed)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 thumb ginger (grated)
- Salt
Step 2 — Make the sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Marinate and grill chicken
Marinate chicken at least 2 hours. Grill or broil until charred and cooked through.
- 2
Make masala sauce
Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add tomatoes, spices, and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes. Blend smooth, return to pan, stir in cream.
- 3
Combine and serve
Add grilled chicken to sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve with basmati rice and naan, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 36g protein · 16g carbs · 32g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
