Chef Doug's Chicken Tikka
Description
This saucy, spicy chicken tikka recipe is super easy to prepare, making it a great dinner choice for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
Directions
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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.