Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast (cut into chunks); 1 cup plain yogurt; 14 oz crushed tomatoes (one can); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 large onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated); 2 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish); 2 cups basmati rice (for serving)

Tender pieces of marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce bursting with warm Indian flavors. This beloved dish delivers a perfect harmony of smoky spice and velvety richness.

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast (cut into chunks)
1 cup plain yogurt
14 oz crushed tomatoes (one can)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 large onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
2 cups basmati rice (for serving)

The Curry That Ruined Takeout for Me I will never forget the first time I made chicken tikka masala from scratch. The kitchen smelled so incredible that my neighbor actually knocked on the door to ask what I was cooking. That rich, creamy, warmly spiced tomato sauce wrapped around tender chunks of yogurt-marinated chicken is hands down one of the greatest dishes on the planet. And once you realize you can make it at home with results that rival your favorite Indian restaurant, there is truly n

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