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easy chicken tikka masala main ingredients

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Main Ingredients

Today, we’re diving deep into easy chicken tikka masala mainingredients to help you confidently recreate this restaurant favorite at home!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

Ground spices:

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (Optional)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • salt & sugar to taste

For Garnish:

  • fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • A squeeze of lemon
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