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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala
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A nourishing, halal-friendly Chicken Tikka Masala featuring tender marinated chicken in a vibrant, creamy tomato sauce with warming spices and citrusy lemon juice.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs Halal certified chicken thighs (boneless/skinless)
1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (no gelatin)
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (minced)
4 cloves Fresh garlic (crushed)
2 teaspoons Garam masala
1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Ground cumi
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
15 oz Tomato puree (canned)
1 cup Heavy cream
2 tablespoons Ghee

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the halal chicken pieces with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half of the ginger, half of the garlic, and half of the spice blend. Let this sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge
  2. Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in batches and cook until the edges are browned and slightly charred. Set chicken aside on a plate
  3. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of ghee. Sauté the remaining ginger and garlic until fragrant, about one minute
  4. Pour in the tomato puree and the remaining spices. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens
  5. Add the seared chicken and juices back into the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream or crème fraîche. Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
  6. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving

Notes

Do not skip browning the chicken; the charred bits add essential smoky flavor.

Use lemon juice instead of vinegar to maintain halal integrity and a fresh citrus brightness.

If reheating, add a splash of halal chicken broth if the sauce has thickened too much.

For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut yogurt and full-fat canned coconut milk.

Keep heat low when adding dairy to prevent the sauce from separating.

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