Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree; 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Hot cooked basmati rice; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

This Indian-style chicken masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more—a simple dish spiced with garam masala, cumin and gingerroot that’s simply amazing. —Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot cooked basmati rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Test Kitchen tips

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Tikka masala has no standard recipe. It varies from family to family in Indian culture. Traditionally, chicken is marinated in the yogurt and spice mixture and cooked in a tandoori oven.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups chicken mixture (calculated without rice): 381 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.

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gigiatl

Jan 5, 2020

Great recipe! I added a thawed and drained package of frozen chopped spinach to make this a saag masala. Love it!
Deepak

Apr 13, 2018

Good recipes
John

Mar 26, 2018

Substitute boneless, skinless, chicken thighs wouldn't dry out as breasts will.Also cut the simmer time to 2 1/2 hours.
koppkidsmom

Jan 22, 2018

Just made this for dinner and the whole family loved it. Did not change a thing and it was just scrumptious...will be making again for sure!!!
cleary11

Oct 23, 2016

Flavors are great but you will have way too much sauce! I almost doubled the amount of chicken and there was still a ton of sauce!
brooksjones7

Sep 19, 2016

My family loved it--delicious and easy too.
nmrenee

Apr 12, 2016

My family loves this! I will sometimes cook the chicken, onion, garlic, and ginger in a skillet first. Then cook for a shorter amount of time. I have also exchanged the cream for low-fat milk, without missing anything.
lots_a_smiles

Sep 15, 2015

Delicious! The whole family loved it!