Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe using Curry Sauce

Prep time: 15 mins; Cook time: 15-20 mins; Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in 1" cubes) - 1 LB
• Plain whole milk yogurt - 1/3 cup
• Heavy cream / half & half (optional) - 2/3 cup
• Lime juice - 1.5 Tbsp
• Cooking oil - 2 Tbsp
• Peeled and chopped garlic - 3-4 cloves
• Salt (as per taste) - 1.5 to 2.5 tsp
• Flavor Temptations Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce - 1
• Chopped cilantro (optional) - 2-3 stems

STEPS TO MAKE CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA WITH CURRY SAUCE:

1. Marinate chicken cubes with ½ Tbsp oil, yogurt, garlic, 1 tsp salt and lime juice.
2. In skillet, heat 1 ½ Tbsp oil, brown chicken pieces on medium heat until just cooked.
3. Cook sauce, heavy cream, 1-1½ tsp salt on medium heat until well blended.
4. Add chicken cubes, cook until Chicken reaches 165 deg internal temp. Add little water if sauce is too thick.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice / naan bread.

SERVING SUGGESTION FOR CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA:

Serve hot over bed of long-grained or naan bread

NOTE: if a garam masala spice pack is attached to the sauce, add it in step 4.

If you want to cook Chicken Tikka Masala from scratch, try Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe using Spice Mix