Chicken Tikka Masala
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Category
Tikka Masala
Cuisine
Indian
Simple quick meals are my goal. I work long hours, but still want to cook my family a home cooked meal.
Cook like a chef with my Tikka Masala spice blend and enjoy this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe.
No fuss, just a quick easy recipe for you to enjoy at home without having to fuss over spice measurements.
Can be made without the meat and simply add your choice of veggies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Marinade:
- 1/2 of the Modern Masala Tikka Masala spice packet
- 1 1/2 Chicken Breasts (cut into 1 ½”cubes)
- 1/2 cup Yogurt (Full-Fat)
- 1 Tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 2-3 Cloves Garlic – Minced
- 1 Tbsp Ginger – Minced
- Chili to taste - Minced
- ½ Lemon - Juice
- Ingredients for the Curry
- Remaining 1/2 of the Modern Masala Tikka Masala spice packet
- 1 Tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 1 Onion - Diced or Sliced
- 1/4 Red Bell Pepper - Diced or Sliced
- 1/4 cup Cashew Butter (or substitute with 1/2 heavy cream)
- 1/8 cup Tomato Paste
- 2-3 Cloves Garlic – Minced
- 1 Tbsp Ginger – Minced
- Chili to taste - Minced
- 1 1/2 cup Water
Directions
Instructions: Chicken marinade
- Make marinade by mixing the contents of this package with the above ingredients (except chicken)
- Coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 24 hours prior to cooking.
Instructions: Curry
- Heat Ghee or Oil in Dutch Oven or Heavy Bottom Pot over Medium Heat.
- Add Marinated Chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Add Onion and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Add remaining the remaining Modern Masala Tikka Masala spice packet Garlic, Ginger, Chili, Tomato Paste, Cashew Butter and Water, stir, cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender, stiring occasionally.
- Add Bell Pepper, stir and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Recipe Note
That's It!!
Serve with basmati rice, naan, roti or tortilla and a side salad.
Enjoy!
Punita
