Chicken tikka masala 24 hr marinade recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala 24 hr marinade recipe

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Chicken tikka masala is a flavorful and popular Indian dish that combines tender pieces of marinated chicken with a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. This recipe features a 24-hour marinade, allowing the chicken to soak up all the aromatic spices and yogurt, resulting in tender and juicy meat. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavors like ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, creating a deliciously spiced dish that is sure to impress. Serve this chicken tikka masala with fragrant basmati rice or warm naan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Keywords: Chicken tikka masala, 24-hour marinade, Indian dish, flavorful, aromatic spices.

Chicken tikka masala 24 hr marinade recipe details

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Ingredients

	For the marinade:, mix together in a bowl, cover and refridgerate for 24 hrs
4	skinless/boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
6 tbsp	low-fat natural yogurt
1 tsp	lemon juice
1 tsp	turmeric
1 tsp	chilli powder
1 tsp	ground cumin
1 tsp	ground coriander
2 ½	cm piece fresh root ginger, finely chopped/grated
1 clove(s)	garlic, crushed
	Ingredients:
2 tbsp	grapeseed oil
1 medium	onion, chopped
2 ½	piece fresh root ginger, finely chopped/grated
2 clove(s)	garlic, crushed
1 tsp	chilli powder
1 tsp	ground cumin
1 tsp	ground coriander
4 tbsp	tomato puree
1 tsp	salt
3 tbsp	double cream
150 ml	coconut milk, optional for more sauce

Instructions

Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan, add onion and fry over a low heat for about 5 mins until softened.

Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add chilli powder, cumin and coriander and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Add tomato puree and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add salt and marinated chicken with its sauce and stir well.

Increase heat to low-medium, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway (do not allow to dry out, add a little water if too dry).

Reduce heat to low, remove lid and stir, then gently stir in double cream, then coconut milk (if required).

Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve with boiled rice.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 day 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a