The chicken tikka masala is a typical dish of Indian cuisine, ideal to serve as a main course or as a second course. Although its origins are predominantly Indian, the chicken tikka is considered one of the typical dishes of British cuisine. Whether it is a British or Indian dish, this recipe is delicious and also ideal for a themed dinner with friends.

The preparation is very simple and although it requires a few hours of meat marination, I assure you it is really worth preparing. There is no official version, but different versions can be found, and today I propose mine. It is a recipe based on chicken pieces marinated in a yogurt and spice sauce, then baked and added to an orange sauce. This sauce is made with tomato puree and cream and flavored with garam masala, a typical Indian spice mix. In short, a dish rich in flavors and very particular not only in taste but also in appearance. You can accompany the chicken tikka masala with chapati bread, or with pilaf rice. We particularly liked it, especially the most skeptical in the house. Now follow me into the kitchen, because the chicken tikka masala will be ready in a click!

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chicken tikka masala delicious ethnic main course

Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Very economical
Rest time: 1 Hour
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 4 people
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

251.55 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 251.55 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 13.79 (g) of which sugars 6.94 (g)
Proteins 15.90 (g)
Fat 15.57 (g) of which saturated 3.50 (g)of which unsaturated 4.38 (g)
Fibers 1.98 (g)
Sodium 62.60 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 131 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Chicken Tikka Masala

1 pack chicken (breast)
150 ml Greek yogurt
ginger powder (or fresh to taste)
1 tsp garam masala
smoked paprika (to taste)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon (juice)
1 cup oz tomato puree
1/4 cup oz fresh liquid cream
1/2 g white onion
1 clove garlic
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin
smoked paprika (to taste)
1 fresh chili
1 tsp coriander powder
coriander (to taste, chopped fresh)

Tools

Pan
Cutting board
Knife
2 Bowls
Baking tray
Parchment paper

Steps

First, wash the chicken breast and pat it dry with kitchen paper towels. Then cut it into pieces and transfer them into a bowl. Separately, chop the cleaned garlic cloves, removing the less digestible inner part, and put them in a bowl with the Greek yogurt, garam masala, paprika, dry ginger, and lemon juice. Alternatively, fresh ginger can be used by grating it with a fine grater.
Mix all the ingredients and transfer them to the bowl with the chicken; stir again so that the pieces blend perfectly with the marinade and let it rest, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
After the marination time, take the chicken pieces and transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes or until a crust forms on the surface.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Clean an onion and chop half of it. Also chop the garlic clove after peeling it and removing the less digestible inner part. Do the same with the chili and sauté them for a few minutes in a non-stick pan with the oil.
Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and toast for a few minutes over low heat along with the chopped onion, garlic, and chili. Then add the tomato puree and brown sugar and continue cooking for 10 minutes, covering with a lid. After cooking, add the cream, cooked chicken, and fresh coriander. It can also be replaced with chopped parsley.
The chicken tikka masala is ready! Serve it accompanied by pilaf rice or typical Indian bread.