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Chicken Tikka Masala

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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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Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Garnish & 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.

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.)

 

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  1. 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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  2. 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?

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