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CHICKEN TIKKA

MASALA

By: Nicky Corbishley
https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/chicken-tikka-
masala/

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

Marinade
3 chicken breasts - chopped into bite-size chunks
½ cup (120) Greek yogurt - or thick natural yogurt (full
fat)
2 cloves garlic - peeled and minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp mild chilli powder - or hot if you like it spicy
1 pinch of cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil - (for brushing onto the chicken
before grilling)

Masala Sauce:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp tomato puree paste
1 red bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
14 oz (400g) tin chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup (120ml) water 28
3/4 cup (180ml) double/heavy cream
3 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp brown sugar