Classic Chicken Tikka Masala
Legend has it that this dish was born in a British Indian restaurant when a customer asked for sauce with his dry grilled chicken. The chef improvised with tomato soup and spices. Thus, the world's most popular curry was born: grilled, smoky chicken chunks in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
1
lb
Chicken Breast (cubed)
3/4
cup
Yogurt (plain)
1
tbsp
Garam Masala
15
oz
Tomato Sauce (1 can)
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
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Equipment Needed
- Grill pan or skillet
- Deep pot
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Marinate the chicken in the spiced yogurt for 1 hour.
2
✓
Sear the chicken in a hot pan to get a crust. Remove from pan.
Tip: The Maillard reaction (browning) adds flavor; it's okay if it's not fully cooked, it will finish in the sauce.
3
✓
Make the sauce: sauté onions, spices, and tomato. Simmer together.
4
✓
Return chicken to the pan, pour in heavy cream, and simmer until cooked through.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cubed)
- 3/4 cup Yogurt (plain)
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce (1 can)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream