Public recipe · by Priya
EntreeBraisedSearedSpecial OccasionCrowd

Chicken Tikka Masala

Charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a silky spiced tomato cream.

1 riffby Priya

Ingredients
  • boneless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • plain yogurt½ cup
  • garam masala2 tsp
  • crushed tomatoes14 oz
  • heavy cream½ cup
Method
  1. 1

    Marinate the chicken in yogurt with half the garam masala.

  2. 2

    Sear the chicken in a ripping-hot skillet until charred at the edges, then set aside (cook to 165F).

    165F
  3. 3

    Bloom the rest of the spices, add the crushed tomatoes, and simmer until deepened.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cream and the chicken; simmer to coat.

♨ Reheating the leftovers

Deep, saucy, forgiving — the flavors marry in the fridge. This is prep's best friend. Reheat gently with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Home: Warm gently in a pan with a splash of water or stock to loosen — it's a braise, it's even better today.

On the go: Microwave covered with a splash of water or stock, ~2 min, stir halfway. Forgiving — it's better on day two.

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