Chicken Tikka Masala

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Total Time:
2 hr 15 min
Prep
30 min
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Cook
45 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Tikka is a Persian word for "bits and pieces" and a masala refers to any combination of complementary Indian spices.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade:

  • 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, such as Muir Glen
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

For the chicken and marinade: Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Combine the yogurt with the paprika, coriander, cumin, cayenne, lemon zest, cinnamon, garlic and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix together well then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces and shake around to coat all the pieces evenly. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.

Heat a grill to high. Wipe down the grates with an oil-blotted paper towel to create a nonstick surface. Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off any excess. Grill the chicken pieces until well-marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.

For the sauce: Set a Dutch oven over medium heat. (Alternatively, you can cook in a pressure cooker. Simply cut the cooking time in half and cook over medium heat with medium pressure.) Coat with the oil and add the butter. Add the garlic and onions. Cook until translucent and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, paprika and garam masala. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to toast the spices and cook the tomato paste. Add the crushed tomatoes, vinegar and grilled chicken pieces. Stir well and simmer until the chicken is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Finish the sauce with the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the cilantro.

Wine paring for meal: dry Riesling or sparkling wine

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  • on May 02, 2013

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    Since this episode aired, I have made this numerous times and had rave reviews. Anyone can try it, just follow the measurements accurately.

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  • on March 27, 2013

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    I thought it was great! Full of flavor with a nice zing. We also added some red pepper flakes because we like it a little more spicy. A really nice one-bowl meal!

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  • on January 23, 2013

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    What a great recipe for an English staple. Being English I avoid chicken tikka In restaurants because it is too creamy and bland, but this one is tasty with complex flavours. I made it in 1 hour taking a few shortcuts like browning the chicken in a pot rather than grill and leaving out marinating time. I used about 1/2 cup yoghurt and about 2 oz cream just for texture.
    It tasted even better next day. Well done Guy, this one's better than the English.

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