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Chicken Tikka Masala

6 servings 45 mins

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut

into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger
2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin Directions
1 tsp kashmiri chili or 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp salt 1. In bowl, combine chicken with all ingredients for
Sauce: marinade; let marinate 10 minutes to 1 hour (or
2 tbsp of vegetable/canola oil overnight if time allows).

2 tbsp butter 2. Heat oil in large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
2 small or 1 large onion, finely diced When sizzling, add chicken pieces in batches of two or
1 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely grated three, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry for 3
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated minutes on each side. Set aside. (chicken will finish

1 1/2 tsp garam masala cooking in sauce.)
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 3. Melt butter in same pan. Fry onions until soft (about 3
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground coriander minutes) while scraping up browned bits stuck on

14 oz tomato puree or sauce bottom of pan.
1 tsp kashmiri chili (optional for color 4. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 1 minute until fragrant,
and flavor) add garam masala, cumin, turmeric and coriander. Fry
1 tsp ground red chili powder (adjust to for 20 seconds until fragrant, stirring occasionally.

your taste preference) 5. Pour in tomato puree, chili powders and salt. Let
1 tsp salt simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until
1 1/4 cups of heavy cream sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown, red color.
1 tsp brown sugar 6. Stir cream and sugar through sauce. Add chicken and

1/4 cup water if needed its juices back into pan, cook for an additional 8 to 10
4 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is
thick and bubbling. Pour in water to thin out sauce, if
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