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Chicken Chilli Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Chilli Masala Recipe

David
What the Chicken Tikka Masala should have been all along. Spicy and full of flavour.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinade 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts Diced into bite size pieces
  • 250 ml Plain yogurt
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 3 cm cube of ginger finely chopped or grated
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon + red chilli powder adjust to your taste preference
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion finely diced or grated
  • 3-4 cloves garlic finely diced or grated
  • 3 cm cube of ginger finely diced or grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 400 g Tin chopped tomato or Passata
  • 2+ teaspoon ground red chili powder adjust to your taste preference
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 250 ml Double cream can use crème fraîche
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • water if needed
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander (cilantro) to garnish

Instructions
 

Chicken Tikka Chilli Masala Instructions

  • Add all the marinade ingredients (excluding the chicken) to a bowl and mix well
  • Add the diced chicken to the marinade and make sure it is well coated
  • Cover with cling film and put in the fridge
  • Leave it to marinade for at least 30mins, but ideally over night
  • Heat half the oil in a large skillet / pan
  • Add the pieces of marinated chicken and cook for approx 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through
  • Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside
  • In the same pan add remaining oil and the onion and cook for a further two minutes until the onion begins to soften
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute
  • Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander powder and chilli powder, gently stirring for 20 seconds
  • Add the chopped tomato / passata
  • Add salt / sugar to taste
  • Cook on a low heat so the sauce is just simmering for approx 15-20mins until the sauce thickens
  • Add the chicken back to the sauce and add the cream and gently stir to mix
  • Add the garam masala and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the the chicken is cooked through - add water if necessary
  • Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve

Notes

You can substitute the cream for a low calorie crème fraîche which tastes just as good.
I love to eat this with a garlic and coriander naan bread or just with some basmati rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal
Keyword Chicken, Curry, Chilli, Masala, Tikka
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