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Chicken Tikka Masala with Grilled Flatbread
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Chicken Tikka Masala with Grilled Flatbread

7 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @oldscoolkevmo19 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat1 kg
  • garam masala (divided)Spices20 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices6 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices8 g
  • coriander (ground)Spices8 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • red chili powderSpices6 g
  • ginger (grated)Produce25 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce25 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce20 ml
  • yogurt (plain)Dairy250 g
  • onion (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • oilPantry40 ml
  • tomato pureePantry700 g
  • waterOther250 ml
  • heavy cream (plus extra for garnish)Dairy200 ml
  • flatbread (fresh)Bakery6 pieces
  • basmati rice (cooked)Grains300 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

581kcal

Carbs
55 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Grill
  • Sauté pan
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the chicken in a bowl and add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, red chili powder, ginger and garlic.
    • Add the lemon juice and yogurt, then mix really well until everything is incorporated.
    • Cover and refrigerate for about six hours, ideally up to 24 hours.
    Step 1

  2. Dice the onions

    • Dice the onions and set them aside.
    Step 2

  3. Grill the chicken

    • Place the marinated chicken on the hot grill with a little oil.
    • Let it get nice color and cook almost all the way through.
    • Flip it around and let it caramelize.
    Step 3

  4. Caramelize the onions

    • Add a little oil to a pan and add the diced onions.
    • Cook for a while until they take on color and caramelize.
    Step 4

  5. Bloom the spices and add tomato

    • Add the same spices used for the chicken to the onions and bloom them on medium-low heat.
    • Add the tomato puree and cook until reduced and really thick.
    Step 5

  6. Build the sauce

    • Add the water and stir to make it saucy.
    • Add the heavy cream and give it a nice stir.
    Step 6

  7. Simmer with the chicken

    • Add the grilled chicken back into the sauce.
    • Bring to a simmer and let it go so all the flavors marry.
    Step 7

  8. Grill the flatbreads

    • Place the flatbreads on the grill and flip when browned, until they puff with air pockets.
    • Stack them on a board and wrap in a towel to keep them warm and soft.
    Step 8

  9. Serve

    • Spoon the chicken tikka masala over basmati rice.
    • Garnish with a drizzle of heavy cream and cilantro.
    • Serve with the grilled flatbread.
    Step 9
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