Recipe courtesy of Shaheen Sweets
Chicken Tikka Masala
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 5 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 5 servings
- Calories
- 543
- Total Fat
- 49
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 4
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 22
- Cholesterol
- 73
- Sodium
- 448
- Total: 1 day 1 hr 15 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 1 day
- Cook: 55 min
Ingredients
2 to 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt, plus more for garnish
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast, boneless and cut in small pieces
Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a blender on high speed, or in a small food processor, add the ginger and garlic and blend until you have a paste. In a large bowl combine the ginger and garlic paste with the remaining ingredients. Add the chicken and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat until it is fully cooked and tender.
- You can also bake the chicken in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the chicken and remaining marinade evenly in a baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
- Serve with mint or yogurt.