Chicken Tikka Dish (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken soaked in spices, nestled in a creamy, fragrant tomato sauce with bold Indian flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3-4 chicken breasts without skin or bones, chopped into small chunks
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1 can (14 oz) peeled whole tomatoes
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2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste
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1 cup of plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons of vegetable or coconut oil
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1 cup of heavy cream
→ Spices
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Salt as needed
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A pinch of ground turmeric
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Some red chili powder
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Coriander powder
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Ground cumin
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Garam masala
# Steps:
01 -
Combine yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, and your favorite spices in a bowl. Toss the chicken in, stir until coated, and let it sit for an hour or overnight if you've got time.
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Warm some oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until it's browned all over.
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Throw in the tomatoes with the rest of the spices. Cook everything together for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and break apart.
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Mix in the heavy cream, let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and simmer another 5 minutes.
# Notes:
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Letting the chicken marinate overnight gives even richer flavor.
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Spice level can be adjusted to how you like it.
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Tastes awesome with naan or basmati rice.