Chicken Tikka Masala

Charred chicken in creamy tomato sauce

retest scheduled Adapted from Serious Eats / Kenji López-Alt — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Serves: 4-6
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tbsp garam masala, cumin, paprika. Marinate chicken 1-4 hours.
  2. Broil chicken until charred, per side.
  3. Cook onion in oil . Add garlic, ginger, remaining garam masala. Cook .
  4. Add tomatoes, simmer . Stir in cream.
  5. Add chicken and juices. Simmer . Garnish with cilantro.
  6. Serve with basmati rice and naan.

Notes

  • Yogurt marinade tenderizes.
  • Charring under broiler adds authentic flavor.

Adapted from Serious Eats / Kenji López-Alt