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One-pot Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
"This one-pot easy Chicken Tikka Masala recipe will replace your Indian restaurant favorite! A creamy tomato sauce mixed with various different chili powders and boneless skinless chicken, that can be meal prepped or frozen for days ahead. It is the most perfect and highly rated Indian food recipe for kids and the whole family. A tasty restaurant quality Chicken Tikka Masala recipe that pairs well with white basmati rice or naan. Course: Main Course, Cuisine: British, Indian, Servings: 4 What is the difference between Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala? Chicken Tikka is a flavorful boneless chicken recipe that is enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon and garnishments whereas Chicken Tikka Masala has an Indian-inspired creamy tomato gravy that pairs well with rice or naan. "
NotesUse half the measurement for garam masala, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, and paprika pepper if you prefer a lower spice (or for kids).
-Add red chili powder and salt after doing a taste test.
-Extra cilantro is recommended
Serves4
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- Chicken Marinade- 1.5-2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1" pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated or blended
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- salt
- Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce- 2 medium onions, chopped or food processed finely (not puree)
- 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder)