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Chicken Tikka Masala

June 6, 2014 | Chicken

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Chicken Tikka Masala | Garnish & GlazeChicken Tikka Masala… also known as Tiki Tiki to my husband who can never remember what it is actually called, is one of our favorite meals.  It’s a delicious Indian dish served over rice and usually served with naan (Indian flat bread) on the side.  Loaded with lots of spices (cumin being my fav), a kick of heat (jalapenos… amount can be adjusted based on your heat tolerance), and creamy!  Y-U-M!  I ordered this at an Indian restaurant once and this recipe tastes just like it but is WAY less expensive.

Chicken Tikka Masala | Garnish & Glaze

Naan on the side is a must!  If you’re going to make an Indian dish, go all out and do it right!  Plus, it’s fun to have something new and different. Right!?

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5 from 1 vote

Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10-12 boneless skinless chicken tenders, ~1 pound, cut in bite size pieces

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, veins and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

For the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Stir in chicken pieces and allow to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.

For the Sauce:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and cook until tender (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, grill chicken on an oiled George Foreman grill for 6-7 minutes or place chicken on skewers and grill on an oiled barbecue for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Add grilled chicken to sauce and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve chicken over white or brown rice (or a mix), garnish with cilantro, and serve with naan.
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Recipe Source: Adapted from food.com (changed some ingredients and amounts of some spices)

Chicken Tikka Masala Nutrition| Garnish & GlazeChicken Tikka Masala Nutrition| Garnish & Glaze(Nutrition facts do not include the rice.)

 

 

 

 

 

(Originally posted 2/8/14.  Post updated 6/6/14 with new pictures and nutrition facts.)

 

Related topics:
Chicken Ethnicchicken ethnic Indian main dish poultry rice spicy

Comments

  1. Melissa @ Now You're Cookin' says

    May 17, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Making this again tonight — I’ve made it like 4 times over the past two years and rarely repeat recipes so that’s a good sign!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Camille says

    October 26, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    We made this tonight and it was SO good! We love Indian food and this was like going to the restaurant!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      Oh I’m so glad you guys liked it! It’s one of my favorites.

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I absolutely love Indian food, so I am definitely pinning this. I am looking forward to trying it! I would love for you to come link it up with us at Foodie Fridays!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      June 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Michelle! And I appreciate your invite! I’ll link it up this Friday.

      Reply
  4. Andrea Carruth says

    February 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Awesome! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Andrea Carruth says

    February 18, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Making this for dinner… How many ounces was the can of tomato sauce you used? A normal 15 oz can or one of those smaller ones?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Oh sorry about that! It’s a 8 ounce can. I’ll fix that on the recipe. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Melanie says

    February 11, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I recommend wearing gloves when handling the jalapeno (or just touch as little as possible). One time when making a different dish with jalapenos I wasn’t really thinking… and then my hands were on FIRE. But one solution is to soak your hands in milk or yogurt for a few minutes.

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