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Chicken Tikka Masala

Course Main Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked Basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Marinade:

  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala a spice mixture
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

For the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper finely diced (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 13-ounce can evaporated milk or 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix marinade in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in a large zip top bag, add marinade, and seal the bag. Work the chicken into the marinade until everything is well coated, the set aside in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat the grill to medium.
  • Start cooking Basmati rice, following package directions.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil then add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onion starts to soften, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add diced jalapeño pepper, remaining spices, and tomato sauce, and cook until bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, grill chicken until cooked through, then cut into large bite sized prices.
  • Add evaporated milk to the sauce, and cook until heated through.
  • Stir in cilantro and cooked chicken.
  • Serve with basmati rice on the side, and Naan bread if desired. We serve this meal with cooked peas, because they just seem so British.