Chef Doug's Chicken Tikka

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Chef Doug's take on a classic chicken tikka recipe. Great for families and kids alike! Serve over basmati rice and some garlic naan.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

  1. Combine cut chicken, 1 cup heavy cream, lemon juice, ginger, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.

  2. When chicken is marinated to your liking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté onion, jalapeno, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

  3. Heat remaining oil in another skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Add more heavy cream as desired to obtain a light red sauce mixture. Stir and let simmer until flavors have melded, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.

Cook's Note:

I prefer it saucy so I often add more tomato sauce and more cream. Experiment with the portions as you see fit.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

597 Calories
35g Fat
20g Carbs
52g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 597
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 1351mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 52g 104%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1179mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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