Chicken tikka masala is a popular dish that originated in India and has become a favorite around the world. The traditional recipe for chicken tikka masala involves marinating chicken in a yogurt and spice mixture, then grilling it and simmering it in a creamy tomato sauce. But for those who prefer a smoky flavor and charred grill marks, there's a grilled version of chicken tikka masala that delivers just that. This recipe starts with marinating the chicken in a yogurt and spice mixture, grilling it to perfection, then simmering it in a flavorful tomato sauce. The result is a succulent, tender, and flavorful chicken tikka masala that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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THE BEST CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chicken Tikka Masala is thought to have been created by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow in the 1960s. It's a spicy, tomato-based dish seasoned with garlic, ginger, fenugreek and garam masala. In this recipe we used fenugreek leaves for their nutty and slightly minty flavor. If you can't find them, substitute dried mint leaves and a pinch of ground fenugreek. Garam masala is a popular Indian spice blend that usually includes black and white pepper, cloves, cinnamon, mace, cardamom, bay, cumin and coriander. It's pretty easy to find in your local grocery store and most national spice companies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the chicken marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, ginger, salt, chili powder, garam masala, pepper, turmeric and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the spiced yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
- For the sauce: Melt the ghee in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and serrano, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, garam masala, chili powder and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
- Meanwhile, position a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top the chicken and sauce with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.
CREAMY SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN
Juicy cuts of chicken seasoned with aromatics, spices and tomatoes get cooked slowly until tender in this mouthwatering dish reminiscent of Tikka Masala -- an internationally celebrated dish with bold Indian flavors. Add heavy cream right before turning off the heat for a rich, satisfying touch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk the garlic, ginger, chile pepper, paprika, coriander, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on high, 4 hours, adding the heavy cream and frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Serve over rice; top with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 168 milligrams, Sodium 701 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 47 grams
AUTHENTIC CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
This authentic chicken tikka masala dish follows an old family recipe.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons garam masala, paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece, and bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles and continue to cook until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cook and stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and water into onion mixture until tomatoes begin to break down and incorporate into the onion mixture, about 10 minutes.
- Cook and stir 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and turmeric into the tomato mixture. Mix in the cooked chicken, add cream, and stir to coat. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 926.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
INDIAN CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
This Indian chicken tikka masala is an easy but flavorful version of everyone's favorite mild-medium curry! Serve with naan bread and mango chutney. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves.
Provided by Keri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, yogurt, garlic, and ginger in a blender and process until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and fry until soft, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste and fry until fragrant, 1 minute more, stirring once or twice. Add the tomato mixture and chicken to the pan and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.
- Mix water and flour together in a bowl. Stir into the chicken mixture in the frying pan. Return pan to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 399.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
HOMEMADE CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA RECIPE BY TASTY
You've been itching for a change recently. You know, something to spice things up and throw a spanner into the monotony of routine. Enter: chicken tikka masala. Sure, it might take two days to throw together, but when you pair it with some fluffy steamed rice or buttery, garlic naan, it's well worth the wait. Don't believe us? Try it yourself!
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Time 1h42m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Combine the cubed chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, garam masala, and paprika and stir until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Line a high-sided baking pan or roasting tray with parchment paper.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces on bamboo or wooden skewers, then set them over the prepared baking pan, making sure there is space underneath the chicken to help distribute the heat more evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.
- Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions, ginger, and garlic until tender but not browned. Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and garam masala and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato sauce, and 1 ¼ cups of water, then bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the cream.
- Remove the chicken from the skewers and add to the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or alongside naan bread.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 10 grams
SPICY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, GRILLED VERSION
This is an awesome dish to make for company if they like chicken with heat. I would suggest doubling the sauce and serving with nan and basmati rice. I have also used low fat & FF yogurt and it works beautifully.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinade:.
- Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, salt and ginger in a medium bowl or zip lock bag. Stir in chicken. Marinate for one hour.
- Soak wooden skewers (can use metal) in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- Thread chicken on skewers and discard marinade.
- For Sauce: (double).
- Melt butter in a large deep skillet over med/low heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, cook 1 minute.
- Stir in: coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt.
- Stir in tomato sauce, simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat until 5 minutes before chicken is done grilling.
- Stir in whipping cream, simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile: heat grill to medium high or heat broiler. Grill or broil chicken, turning until done and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skewers and set aside. Add to sauce, simmer 5 minutes, and serve over Basmati rice.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply brush it with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes per side.
- To make the tikka masala sauce, simply blend together yogurt, cream, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
- Serve the chicken tikka masala with rice or naan bread.
Conclusion:
Chicken tikka masala is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The grilled chicken is tender and flavorful, and the tikka masala sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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