Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Total
1 hr 5 mins
Serves
4

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Crispy charred chicken dunked in the most warming, creamy tomato sauce. Better than any takeaway, we promise.

What you need 🛒

Boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks600 g
Plain yogurt (for marinade)150 g
Ground cumin (for marinade)1 tsp
Garam masala (for marinade)1 tsp
Ground turmeric (for marinade)½ tsp
Paprika (for marinade)1 tsp
Garlic, grated (for marinade)3 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated (for marinade)1 tsp
Vegetable oil2 tbsp
Large onion, finely diced1
Garlic, minced (for sauce)4 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated (for sauce)2 tsp
Garam masala (for sauce)2 tsp
Ground cumin (for sauce)1 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Smoked paprika1 tsp
Tinned chopped tomatoes400 g
Double cream200 ml
Saltto taste
Fresh cilantro, to garnishto garnish

How to make it 👨‍🍳

1

Combine the Plain yogurt (for marinade), Ground cumin (for marinade), Garam masala (for marinade), Ground turmeric (for marinade), Paprika (for marinade), Garlic (grated, for marinade), and Fresh ginger (grated, for marinade) in a large bowl. Add the Boneless chicken thighs and stir to coat every piece. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the fridge.

2

Cook the marinated chicken in a very hot pan or under a hot grill in batches until charred and dark at the edges. Set aside.

3

Heat the Vegetable oil in a large, wide pan over medium heat. Add the Large onion and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden brown.

4

Add the Garlic (minced, for sauce) and Fresh ginger (grated, for sauce) and cook for 2 minutes.

5

Add the Garam masala (for sauce), Ground cumin (for sauce), Ground coriander, and Smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute until the kitchen smells fragrant.

6

Pour in the Tinned chopped tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce has darkened and thickened.

7

Add the charred chicken and stir in the Double cream. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Taste and season with Salt.

8

Scatter over the Fresh cilantro and serve.

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