Recipe: Quick and Easy Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala

Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala -

Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala is our favorite weeknight dinner! This easy chicken can be on the table in 15 minutes! Need more easy chicken recipes to keep on hand for busy nights? I love this Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala recipe and or this amazing sheet pan chicken! These chicken dinners are some of my go-to comfort food!

You can cook Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala using 21 ingredients and 9 steps.

Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients

1. You need 2 large of chicken breasts.
2. Prepare 1/4 cup of greek yogurt.
3. Prepare 2 tbsp of peanut oil.
4. You need 2 tsp of lime juice.
5. Prepare 1 clove of garlic - crushed.
6. You need 1 tbsp of fresh , chopped lemon balm or coriander.
7. You need 1 1/2 tsp of ground cumin.
8. You need 1/2 tsp of ground cardamon.
9. Prepare 1/2 tsp of nutmeg.
10. You need 1 1/2 tsp of paprika.
11. You need 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
12. Prepare 1 tbsp of peeled and grated fresh ground ginger.
13. Prepare 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.
14. You need 1 of white onion - finely chopped.
15. Prepare 400 grams of tin whole peeled tomatoes / 1&1/2 cups.
16. You need 1/2 cup of water.
17. Prepare 1/4 cup of heavy cream or half half.
18. Prepare 1 1/4 tsp of kosher salt.
19. You need 1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper.
20. Prepare 2 tbsp of chopped fresh coriander.
21. You need 1 of few sprigs of fresh lemon balm or coriander.

Ladybirds Chicken Tikka Masala instructions

1. Cut the chicken into small strips ..
2. In a small bowl , whisk together the yogurt , 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil , the lime juice and the garlic then add the chicken pieces and rub and mix the Marinade all over the chicken pieces to coat all thoroughly , set aside , covered for about 10-15 minutes ..
3. In a small bowl mix together the lemon balm , cumin , cardamon , nutmeg , paprika , cayenne pepper and the grated ginger , and set aside till needed for the sauce ..
4. Add the remaining peanut oil to a large non stick frying pan/skillet and heat over medium heat , once the oil is hot add the chicken pieces and cook , stirring occasionally , until the chicken pieces are just cooked , once the chicken pieces are just cooked remove them from the frying pan and set aside until needed in the sauce ..
5. In a large wide heavy non stick frying pan , over medium high heat , melt the butter till just starting to sizzle , then add the onions and saute , stirring occasionally , until the onions are tender and lightly browned and Caramelized , about 3-5 minutes ..
6. Now reduce the heat to medium then stir in the prepared spice and ginger mixture and cook for a minute or two to release the flavours , then add the prepared cooked chicken pieces , the peeled tin tomatoes , water , heavy cream and the salt and bring it to the boil , once starts to oil reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and gently simmer the sauce , uncovered , until it thickens slightly , about 10-15 minutes ..
7. After the sauce has reduced , remove the pot from the heat and stir in the black pepper and chopped coriander and season to taste with salt ..
8. Once all is cooked , garnish , Serve hot , with noodles or rice or sides of your choice . enjoy . :-).
9. NOTE : sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days . Marinated chicken pieces can also be prepared ahead , cooked , covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days . You can also make your own tomato puree if preferred ..

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