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Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

A beloved Indian-inspired dish known for its tender, marinated chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce infused with warm spices.

Serves
4-6
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Directions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange marinated chicken pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet with a rack. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until slightly charred and cooked through. (You can also grill or pan-sear.)

  3. Make the Sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat ghee/oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Don’t burn.

  4. Stir in cumin, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and sugar. Cook 30 seconds to bloom spices.

  5. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and deep red.

  6. Pour in the cream, stir to combine. Add salt to taste.

  7. Combine: Add chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

  8. Serve: hot with basmati rice, naan, or roti.

From Shawnie's class “Chicken Goes Global”