Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala
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Cooking:
35 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

1. Plain yogurt - ¼ cup
2. Garam masala - 2 teaspoons
3. Paprika - 2 teaspoons
4. Freshly ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon
5. Salt - ½ teaspoon
6. Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon
7. Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon
8. Skinless, boneless chicken breast - cut into 1-inch strips - 1 pound
9. Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons
10. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
11. Onion, chopped - 1 large
12. Green chile peppers, minced - 2
13. Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
14. Grated fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon
15. Roma tomatoes, diced - 2 medium
16. Tomato paste - ½ cup
17. Water - ¼ cup
18. Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
19. Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon
20. Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
21. Salt, or to taste - ½ teaspoon
22. Heavy whipping cream - ½ cup
23. Fresh cilantro, chopped - ½ bunch

How to cook deliciously - Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

1. Stage

Make the chicken: Combine yogurt, garam masala, paprika, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

2. Stage

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Stage

Remove chicken from marinade and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and set aside.

5. Stage

Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook, sirring gently, until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; continue to cook and stir until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, about 10 minutes.

6. Stage

Add garam masala, coriander, turmeric, and salt, then stir in chicken and cream until well combined; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Aja