{"id":680,"date":"2019-01-20T16:27:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T16:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bktrent.org\/?p=680"},"modified":"2019-01-20T16:29:06","modified_gmt":"2019-01-20T16:29:06","slug":"chicken-tikka-masala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bktrent.org\/index.php\/2019\/01\/20\/chicken-tikka-masala\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Tikka Masala+"},"content":{"rendered":"Chicken Tikka\nMarinade:<\/span>\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into cubes<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1\/2 c plain Greek yogurt<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>6 cloves garlic (1.5 Tbsp)<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp garam masala<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp each: salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 Tbsp vegetable oil<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1\/8 tsp cayenne pepper<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>pinch black pepper<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp lemon juice<\/span>\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Curry Sauce\nSpices:<\/span>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>2 tsp turmeric<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 Tbsp garam masala<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>2 tsp coriander<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp cumin<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1\/8 tsp cardamom powder<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1\/8 tsp cayenne pepper<\/span>\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Curry Sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>3 Tbsp vegetable oil<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>2 Tbsp unsalted butter<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 onion, finely chopped<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp salt<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>6 cloves garlic, crushed or grated<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 Tbsp paprika (not smoked)<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 2\/3 c tomato puree (I combined 1\n1\/2c water with 2 Tbsp tomato paste)<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 2\/3 c water<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1\/3 c + 1 Tbsp cream<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>1 tsp sugar<\/span>\n\n

\u00b7\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>3 Tbsp unsalted butter<\/span>\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken Tikka:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Combine all ingredients except chicken\nin a bowl and mix.  <\/span>Add chicken and turn\nwell to coat.<\/span>\n\n

2.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Cover with cling wrap and leave in\nfridge to marinate overnight (3 hr minimum)<\/span>\n\n

3.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a non-stick pan\nover high heat until smoking. Add half the chicken and spread out. Leave for 2\nminutes or until charred. Turn each piece and cook the other side until charred\n\u2013 don\u2019t worry if not cooked inside. Remove into bowl.<\/span>\n\n

4.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Scrape out charred bits left in the\npan and discard. Repeat with remaining chicken.<\/span>\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n\n

1.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Wipe skillet with paper towels (or do\nthis part in a pot as you need a lid). Turn heat down to medium high.<\/span>\n\n

2.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Add oil and butter. When butter is\nmelted, add onions, ginger and salt.<\/span>\n\n

3.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Cook, stirring constantly to ensure it\ndoesn\u2019t burn, until the ginger is starting to turn golden and the onions smell\nsweet, about 5-7 minutes.<\/span>\n\n

4.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Reduce the heat to medium. Add the\ngarlic and paprika and cook for 2 minutes.<\/span>\n\n

5.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Add the Curry Sauce Spices and cook a\nfurther 2 minutes, stirring.<\/span>\n\n

6.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Add the tomato puree and water and\nmix. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.<\/span>\n\n

7.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring\noccasionally.<\/span>\n\n

8.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Let the sauce cool a bit then put \u00bd in\na blender and puree it until smooth. Pour into another bowl and repeat with the\nother half of the sauce.<\/span>\n\n

9.\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Once pureed, return it all to the\nskillet or pot. Add cream, sugar and butter. Stir to melt the butter.<\/span>\n\n

10.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>Add\nchicken and stir. Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through.<\/span>\n\n

11.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>Serve\nover rice.<\/span>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chicken Tikka Marinade: \u00b7 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into cubes \u00b7 1\/2 c plain Greek yogurt \u00b7 6 cloves garlic (1.5 Tbsp) \u00b7 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated \u00b7 1 tsp garam masala \u00b7 1 tsp each: salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika \u00b7 1 Tbsp vegetable oil \u00b7 1\/8 tsp cayenne pepper … <\/p>\n

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