Chicken Tikka Masala

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and toss the chicken thighs in it to coat. Marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
  2. For the sauce, heat the butter and sauté the onion and ginger/ garlic paste in it until fragrant and beginning to brown. Add the cream, bring to a simmer and set aside.
  3. Brown the chicken pieces in a large pan or grill. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
  4. Adjust the final flavor with salt and lemon juice. Adding a little more chili if desired. Makes about three pounds.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs , boneless
  • 1 cup Real California® plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Tikka Marinade, (store bought)
  • 4 tbsp. Real California® unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp. garlic, paste, /ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp. Indian chili paste
  • 1 1/2 cups Real California® heavy cream
  • salt, to taste
  • lemon juice, to taste/balance