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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken simmered in a delicious, slightly spicy sauce filled with tomatoes and spices. 

Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1- 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Cook the chicken in a Dutch oven (at least 3 quarts), adding a little oil or butter if it gets dry during cooking.
  2. Add the butter, garlic and ginger and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add all of the spices and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Salt to taste.