Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

This is the ultimate comfort food – the rich, nuclear-orange tikka masala sauce that hits the spot after a night out. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for making in big batches since it freezes well.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Curry Stand Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 5

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (or more to taste, optional)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground turmeric
1 can (14-ounce) tomato sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp white sugar (or more to taste, optional)
2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ tsp curry powder

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients.

Gather all your ingredients and have them ready.

Cook the onions and spices.

In a large skillet, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add the spices.

Stir in the cumin, salt, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant and the flavors to meld together.

Simmer the sauce.

Pour in the tomato sauce, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Add the cream and sweeten.

Stir in the heavy cream, sugar, and paprika. Bring the sauce back to a simmer and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Cook the chicken.

In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with curry powder. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned but still pink in the middle.

Combine the chicken and sauce.

Transfer the seared chicken and its juices into the simmering sauce. Let it cook together for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Adjust the salt and sugar to taste.

Serve and enjoy!

Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice and enjoy your flavorful, comforting meal!

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