Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled marinated chicken in a tasty and creamy sauce!

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ingredients

For the marinated chicken:

• 1 pound chicken (boneless and skinless), cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced/grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced/grated
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 serrano chili, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced/grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced/grated
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups tomato puree (1 15 ounce can)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt to taste

directions

For the marinated chicken:

1. Marinate the chicken in the mixture of the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and salt for 20 minutes to overnight.
2. Shake off the excess marinade and grill, or pan sear, over medium-high heat, until lightly charred and cooked, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside.

For the sauce:

3. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the mixture of the serrano chili, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the tomato puree and chicken, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the cream, fenugreek leaves, and garam masala and season with salt to taste before enjoying over rice, with naan, paratha, etc.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 432, Fat 30g (Saturated 12g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 121mg, Sodium 441mg, Carbs 19g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g), Protein 25g

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