Chicken
Easy
Chicken Cachopo
15 min
Chicken
Easy
Recipe of Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala is one of the most beloved dishes of Indian cuisine, famous for its creamy and spicy sauce. This chicken tikka masala recipe is easy to make at home, perfect for those looking for a flavorful main course without complications. Originating in the United Kingdom, it has become an international classic that combines yogurt-marinated chicken with a rich tomato and spice sauce.
Why does this recipe work?
The key lies in the yogurt and lemon marinade with spices, which tenderizes the chicken and gives it deep flavor. Then, by browning it and mixing it with the spiced tomato sauce and milk, a creamy texture and a perfect balance of flavors are achieved. It is ideal for a weekday dinner or to surprise your guests with an exotic dish.
Variations and tips
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs, although the latter are juicier.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of ginger or pepper.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan bread for a complete experience.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Directions
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1
To begin with, we are going to macerate the already chopped chicken in a mixture made with yogurt, salt, lemon juice and half of the spices. The chicken must be soaked in this mixture and must be kept that way for at least 2 hours in the fridge. You can stay longer, even from one day to the next.
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2
On the other hand, we pass the tomato with the onion and garlic through the blender until there is a uniform paste.
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3
Saute the chicken until golden brown and set aside.
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4
In the same pan, reduce the tomato paste with another 2 tablespoons of oil on the fire until it thickens a little and darkens. We added salt and half of the spices that we had reserved.
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5
To complete the dish, mix the chicken with the tomato and add the milk.
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6
As soon as the sauce reduces and the chicken is well done inside, we will have the chicken tikka masala ready. We can serve it with white rice.
