Chicken Tikka Masala

Method

1. 1
   • chicken breast 700 g
   • plain yogurt 200 g
   • lemon juice 2 tbsp
   • garam masala 1 tbsp
   • smoked paprika 2 tsp

   Marinate the chicken — Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, half the garam masala, and the smoked paprika for 30 minutes.

   ⏱30 min
2. 2
   • chicken breast 700 g

   Sear the chicken — Sear the chicken in a hot pan for 8 minutes until charred at the edges, then set aside.

   ⏱8 min
3. 3
   • garam masala 1 tbsp
   • vegetable oil 3 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • garlic 5
   • fresh ginger 25 g
   • fresh chilli 1–2
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground coriander 2 tsp
   • ground turmeric 1 tsp
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp

   Cook the onion and spices — Cook the onion in the oil for 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chilli and fry 2 minutes, then stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, remaining garam masala, and tomato paste.

   ⏱7 min
4. 4
   • chicken breast 700 g
   • canned tomatoes 400 g
   • heavy cream 2 dl
   • salt to taste
   • fresh cilantro 3 tbsp

   Simmer the tikka masala — Add the canned tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, return the chicken, and simmer 5 minutes until thick. Season with salt and finish with cilantro.

   ⏱15 min