CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
I probably get more requests for Indian food than any other ethnic cuisine, so I was very excited to be posting this recipe for chicken tikka masala; until I found out it's actually a British recipe. This is usually done with heavy cream, but I like to use coconut milk instead; the subtle sweetness it provides works beautifully with the spices in the dish. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle vegetable oil over chicken; toss to coat.
- Whisk kosher salt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom together in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice mixture and turn to coat evenly.
- Melt clarified butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cook chicken thighs in hot butter until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Reduce heat under the skillet to medium-high. Stir onion into skillet; saute until onion softens and turns translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Saute until paste caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic and ginger into tomato-onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Stir chicken, any accumulated juices from the chicken, cilantro, and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 1325.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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Aiden Alcantara
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
crossregent37
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rica Gaseb
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Zarawar Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Richard Dib
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Adnan Hameed
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was tough and the sauce was tasteless. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sufian Gaming
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Md Hosain khan Khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Alisha Mahato
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
mohammed mesbahi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a perfect meal.
HM Mursidul Islam
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken tikka masala recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Tori Telschow
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kunnu Shreewastawa
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abadat Abadat
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Angela D McCain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamiul Islam
[email protected]I've tried many chicken tikka masala recipes, but this one is by far the best. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chicken is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Shahjahan ahmed Tapadar
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mitchy Mweene
[email protected]Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala is a fantastic recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the honey. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a perfect me