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    Published: Jan 25, 2011 · Modified: Nov 29, 2018 by Desarae

    Chicken Tikka Masala

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    Chicken Tikka Masala on plate with green garnish and halved limes to the side
    I did not grow up on anything outside of good ol' american food. I mean really, while my mom is an excellent cook and isn't pick much at all...she married a husband who is and who suffered from loooooooots of heart burn. So she didn't ever put onion, or peppers in much of her food. She raised kids to appreciate all food, and all veggies- so as we have gotten older all of us have not been afraid to go outside our "comfort food" type meals and eat ethnic, or spicy, or "funny looking..."  I think my favorite is Thai food. Although, my husband and I love a great Indian place too. This is a recipe that I have no idea where it came from but we love.
    I feel I have to add- you really must add the cilantro and lime to the dish. It add the perfect finishing touch.
    also, if you have a great garlic naan bread recipe. make it. then your meal reaaalllly will be perfecto.
    Chicken Tikka Masala on plate with green garnish and halved limes to the side Chicken Tikka Masala on plate with green garnish and halved limes to the side Chicken Tikka Masala on plate with green garnish and halved limes to the side

    Combine all marinade ingredients except chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 8 hours.

    Grill or cook chicken in frying pan (be sure to get a lot, but not all, of the marinade off the chicken before cooking). Discard marinade.

    chicken on grill

    If you leave too much sauce on the chicken, it can burn when you grill... I just cut it off, but if you like that burn flavor feel free to leave it on. I feel it gives it enough of a smokey taste without it : )

    Grilled chicken on cutting board

    Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and jalapeño for one minute. Add cumin, paprika and salt.

    spices in pan

    Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over hot rice.

    Tikka suace in pan

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Pair with a great garlic naan bread recipe and you've got yourself a little treasure. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Marinade Chicken: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Marinade

    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 teaspoons black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

    Tikka Masala Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 ounces can tomato sauce
    • ½ cup cream

    toppings

    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 limes sliced

    Instructions

    • Combine all marinade ingredients except chicken.
    • Pour sauce over chicken and refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 8 hours.
    • Grill or cook chicken in frying pan (be sure to get a lot, but not all, of the marinade off the chicken before cooking). Discard marinade.
    • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for one minute. Add cumin, paprika and salt.
    • Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
    • Add grilled chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro, and sliced limesServe over hot rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Erin V says

      November 29, 2018 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      loooove the suace!

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