Chicken Artichoke Tikka Masala Recipes

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Combine grated garlic and ginger with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a Ginger-Garlic Paste .
• In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, 3 tablespoons of Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 pepper. Cut any remaining fat from the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate about an hour, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the remaining Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
• Add the tomatoes and remaining salt and stir into the mixture in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Heat your gas grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
• Use an immersion blender and process sauce until smooth. Bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves (use a grinder and pulse for a few seconds before adding). Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add half-and-half and stir through.
• Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over basmati rice with naan bread.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
• For the sauce: When you're ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
• Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off.
• Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
• Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread!
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE MASALA

Steps:

• Process the onion, Garlic-Ginger Paste, and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cumin seeds. Once they're done popping, add the onion-tomato paste you just made, and saute until it thickens and deepens in color, about 10 minutes.
• Add the ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, and turmeric and saute about 30 seconds. Then add the yogurt, a little at a time so it doesn't curdle. Stir in the lime juice, chickpeas, artichokes, salt, to taste, and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Taste for seasonings and serve garnished with cilantro.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

CHICKEN IN CREAMY TOMATO CURRY: CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
• For the sauce: When you're ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
• Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off.
• Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
• Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread!
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

QUICK CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Chicken - Thaw the chicken at least an hour before cooking. Cut chicken pieces into 2-inch cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel. Pro tip - The wet chicken will prevent the marinade from sticking to the chicken so pat the chicken dry.
• Marinate chicken - In a glass or ceramic bowl, marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, and all the spices. Add the lemon juice and Greek yogurt. Combine well. Leave to marinate for an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge. Pro tip - Do not use metal bowls to marinate the chicken as it causes the acid in the marinade to react with the metal.
• Pan fry chicken - Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat. Using a tong, layer the chicken pieces one at a time around the pan. Cook on high for two minutes. Then, turn the pieces over and cook 2 minutes more. Pro tip - The chicken does not need to cook right now, it's all about that color. So, cook on high adjusting to medium-high as necessary.