Chicken Tikka Masala

prep 20 min, cook 45 min
× 4
This recipe produces a creamy, flavorful dish which is one of the most popular at Indian restaurants all over the US.

1

  • 2 lbs
    chicken breast (boneless
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • ½ tsp
    cumin seed (ground)
  • ½ tsp
    coriander (ground)
  • ¼ tsp
    cayenne pepper
Combine all the spices in a small bowl, making sure to mix completely. Then apply the mixture to the chicken, pressing gently so that it sticks well. Place the chicken on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refigerate for 30 minutes.

2

  • 1 cup
    yogurt (plain
  • 2 tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tbsp
    garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp
    ginger (minced)
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and ginger, and place back in refigerator to cool until needed.

3

  • 2 tbsp
    butter (unsalted)
  • 1
    onion (large
Saute the onion and butter in a deep-walled cast-iron pan until golden brown (about 10 minutes).

4

  • 28 oz
    tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1
    chili pepper (minced)
  • 2 tbsp
    garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp
    ginger (minced)
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • ½ tsp
    salt
Preheat the oven to 400°F, and cover a cooking sheet with tin foil. Place a wire rack in the cooking sheet. Dredge the chicken in the yogurt mixture so that each piece is well covered, and then lay it out on the cooking sheet. Discard the remaining yogurt mixture. Broil the chicken until it reaches 160°F in the center (10-15 minutes), flipping midway. The exterior should be lightly chared in places.

5

  • ⅔ cup
    heavy cream
While the chicken is cooking, and after the sauce has had its time to simmer, add in the heavy cream. Bring the sauce just short of a boil, and remove from the heat. Set it aside to rest, covered until the chicken is ready.

6

  • ⅓ cup
    cilantro (chopped)
Once the chicken is finished, remove from the oven and set aside for a few minutes. Then, chop it into bite-sized pieces and mix into the sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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