CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 20

1.5 pounds Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Coriander
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 teaspoon Cardamom
2 tablespoons Clarified Butter
1 Onion
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
4 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Ginger
1 cup Tomatoes (Crushed)
1 can Coconut Milk
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle vegetable oil over chicken; toss to coat.
  • Whisk kosher salt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom together in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice mixture and turn to coat evenly.
  • Melt clarified butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cook chicken thighs in hot butter until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Reduce heat under the skillet to medium-high. Stir onion into skillet; saute until onion softens and turns translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Saute until paste caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic and ginger into tomato-onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken, any accumulated juices from the chicken, cilantro, and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

jamie woollett
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


kamran lilla official
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ami Riaz9
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


op Prince Gmaing
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Saye Zapulu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend it.


M Robi
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Morium Enam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


thai aluminum And glass
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Hena Khan
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian f


RAFY RAFY
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and naan bread, and it was a perfect meal.


Musana Salimu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Alejandra
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Md Jobayet jony
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hamza Shaik
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken tikka masala. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


MD Mashuk
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I've made this dish several times and it's always been a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving it with basmati rice and naan bread.


Jemo Official
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. My family loved it.


Golden fruit
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Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala was a delicious and flavorful dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I especially loved the blend of spices, which gave the dish a perfect balance of heat and flavor.