Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• •2 lbs Chicken breast
• •2 cup Yogurt
• •2 tbsp Salt
• •2 tbsp Tomatoes
• •2 tbsp Pepper
• •2 tbsp Heavy cream
• •2 cup Black pepper
• •15 oz Vegetable oil
• •2 medium Garam masala
• •6 cloves Garlic
• •3 inches Turmeric
• •4 tbsp Onion
• •2 to taste Cumin
• •1 tsp Chicken broth
• •2 tablespoons Butter
• •2 inches Ginger
• •1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breast into cubes. Marinate in yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice for at least 2 hours.

   💡 Yogurt tenderizes while spices penetrate the meat.

2. 2

   Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill or broil until charred and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.

   💡 Char marks add smoky flavor - don't flip too often.

3. 3

   Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in butter until golden. Add tomato paste and spices, cook 2 minutes.

   💡 Blooming spices in fat releases their aroma.

4. 4

   Add crushed tomatoes and cream. Simmer 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Add grilled chicken.

   💡 The cream gives the signature creamy sauce.

5. 5

   Finish with butter and kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves). Serve with naan.

   💡 Char the tomatoes over open flame for smoky depth before blending.