Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 8 h 28 min
Cook time: 8 h 28 min
Total time: 8 h 28 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps ancho chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol or cayenne powder; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 118 milliliters melted ghee; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground fennel; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 6 servings Salt; 473 milliliters whole milk Greek yogurt; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Chicken Tikka Masala might be a good recipe to expand your main course collection. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 333 calories, 30g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. A mixture of ground cardamom, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert.

Instructions

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Whisk together the yogurt, spices, garlic and ginger in a large baking dish.

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Whisk

Add the chicken and turn to coat in the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

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Whole Chicken

Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and brush with some of the ghee.

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Remove the chicken from the marinade, and wipe off excess marinade.

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Marinade

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Brush the breasts with ghee and season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange on the baking sheet in an even layer. Broil until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.

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Salt And Pepper

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Remove the chicken from the heat and to a cutting board.

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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and cut it into 1-inch thick slices.

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Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.

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Servings:

3Tbsps

ancho chili powder 1teaspoon

ground chile de arbol or cayenne powder 1Tbsp

finely chopped fresh ginger 2cloves

garlic, finely chopped 118milliliters

melted ghee 1teaspoon

ground cardamom 1teaspoon

ground cloves 2teaspoons

ground coriander 2teaspoons

ground cumin 2teaspoons

ground fennel 1teaspoon

ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 2teaspoons

ground turmeric 6servings

Salt 473milliliters

whole milk Greek yogurt 6

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian on the menu? Try pairing with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes.

Aromas of ripe apples and a typical Veltliner spiciness marry to create a fascinatingfruit bouquet. On the palate, the wine is soft and juicy, supported by a fine fruitacidity. Very harmonious, allowing for perfectly smooth drinking. Simply charming!