Chicken Tikka Masala

This is my version of the Indian staple dish. I have broken the steps down to make it easy to prepare and enjoy. Best served with naan (see our recipe below) and rice. I hope your family enjoys this dish as much as mine does!

Onion Paste

Ingredients for Onion Paste

• 1 Large Onion (Sliced)
• 1 Tablespoon of Oil

Directions for Onion Paste

1. In a large pot (to be used for all parts of the recipe), sauté onion with the oil until the onions are light brown.
2. In a blender, add in mixture and blend until the onions have become a paste. Set aside.

Marinade

Ingredients for Marinade

• 1/4 Cup of Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon of Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of Salt
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons of Ground Cumin Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Turmeric Powder
• 2 Tablespoons of Garlic (Minced)
• 2 Tablespoons of Ginger (Minced)
• 2 Teaspoons of Tikka Powder or Paste
• 1 Teaspoon of Garam Masala
• 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice (To Taste)
• 1/4 Cup of Tomato Paste
• 1 Teaspoon of Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon of Dry Kastoori Methi
• Red Chili to Taste

Directions for Marinade

1. Add all ingredients into a bowl. Mix well. Set aside.

Marinated Chicken

Ingredients for Chicken

• 3 Pieces of Chicken Breast (diced into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 Tablespoon of the Marinade

Directions for Chicken

1. In a bowl, add the chicken breast and a tablespoon of the marinade.
2. Stir well. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.

Assembly

Assembly Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of Oil
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 6 Tablespoons of Butter
• Marinated Chicken
• Onion Paste
• Remainder of Marinade
• 1/2 Cup of Water
• 2 Cups of Whipping Cream

Directions for Assembly

1. In the same large pot (used for onions), add in oil. Let oil heat up. Medium heat.
2. Add in cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Sauté for 5-6 minutes.
3. Add in butter and marinated chicken. Sauté until the chicken is half cooked. Stir often.
4. Add in the onion paste, the rest of the marinade, and water. Stir on medium for 2 minutes.
5. Add whipping cream. Turn temperature down and bring to a slow boil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Taste for salt and spiciness. Add in more whipping cream (for extra sauce) if needed.