CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
I probably get more requests for Indian food than any other ethnic cuisine, so I was very excited to be posting this recipe for chicken tikka masala; until I found out it's actually a British recipe. This is usually done with heavy cream, but I like to use coconut milk instead; the subtle sweetness it provides works beautifully with the spices in the dish. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 1325.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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Christian Marfo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken tikka masala turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Ashley Bardwell
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this chicken tikka masala was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.
Mike Chaddy
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The chicken tikka masala is so flavorful and delicious.
Darendra Wolfe
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The chicken tikka masala was delicious!
Zakes Duve
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Elizabeth White
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this chicken tikka masala. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender.
Muqaddam Abbas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Indian food. The chicken tikka masala is mild and creamy, and the flavors are not too overwhelming.
Eric Sullivan
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken tikka masala was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Ujjol All
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken tikka masala is so delicious and flavorful.
Jesica Chand
[email protected]I've tried many chicken tikka masala recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always tender.
Daziel Demesa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken tikka masala. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Sahid nadaf Sahid nadaf
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken tikka masala is always flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Hector Norberto
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are fantastic. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Ali billa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Indian food, but this chicken tikka masala changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Lule Joram
[email protected]This recipe was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious flavors and the perfect balance of spices. Thanks, Chef John!
TanviR T
[email protected]Wow! This chicken tikka masala turned out amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chicken was tender and juicy. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making this again soon.