Chicken Tikka Masala Skewers Food

CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Put 8 wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak. Mix the yogurt and curry paste together in a bowl, then add the chicken (if you have time, marinate for an hr or so). In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, red onion, coriander and lemon juice. Chill until ready to serve.
• Shake off any excess marinade, then thread the chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes onto the pre-soaked skewers. Cook under a medium grill for 15-20 mins, turning from time to time, until cooked through and nicely browned.
• Stir the lettuce or pea shoots into the salad, then divide between 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 chicken tikka skewers and serve with the warm chapatis.

THE BEST CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the chicken marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, ginger, salt, chili powder, garam masala, pepper, turmeric and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the spiced yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
• For the sauce: Melt the ghee in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and serrano, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, garam masala, chili powder and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, position a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Top the chicken and sauce with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the chicken marinade: Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Combine the cubed chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garam masala, salt, paprika, turmeric and garlic and stir until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
• Preheat a tandoor (clay) oven or grill.
• Place the marinated chicken pieces on skewers, then place them in the tandoor oven. Cook until cooked well, about 15 minutes.
• For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add coriander and cumin, followed by the garlic, onions, ginger and salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, then add the garam masala, paprika and turmeric and stir constantly until the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato puree and 1 1/4 cups of water, then bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes.
• Pour in the cream. Remove the chicken from the skewers and add to the sauce, cooking for another 5 minutes, then finish with the fenugreek leaves. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or alongside naan bread. Enjoy!

'CHICKEN' TIKKA MASALA - VEGAN STYLE

Steps:

• Chop 'chicken' into 1" cubes. Mix all marinade ingredients together and add the cubed Gardein chicken. Marinate for about 1 hour.
• Soak bamboo skewers in warm water while preparing sauce.
• For sauce, melt 'butter' on medium heat until melted.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt.
• Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add peas and stir in coconut milk. Simmer on low heat (stirring often) while preparing the Gardein chicken.
• Thread Gardein chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
• Broil Gardein chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through for about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove Gardein chicken from skewers and add to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with Basmati or Jasmine rice.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the marinade; in a large bowl combine yogurt, lemon juice, cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger and the garlic halves (if using) mix until well blended.
• Add in the chicken cubes or strips; toss to combine well with the marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours (mixing a couple of times during chilling).
• Thread the chicken onto water-soaked skewers, and discard the marinade.
• Grease the grill grates, then grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side (or the chicken may be oven-broiled.
• For the sauce; melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in garlic and jalapeño pepper; sauté for 1 minute.
• Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir for about 1 minute.
• Add in tomato sauce and whipping cream; simmer uncovered on low heat until the sauce thickens (about 20-25 minutes) stirring occasionally.
• Add in the grilled chicken cubes and simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat.
• Season with more salt and black pepper if desired.
• Transfer to a large serving platter and garnish with cilantro.

CHICKEN MASALA SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix the yogurt, paste, half the chopped coriander, half the lime juice and all the the zest. Tip in the chicken, stir to coat and leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 mins if you have time.
• Thread the chicken onto 8 skewers and cook in batches on a hot griddle pan, frying pan or barbecue for about 10-12 mins, turning until cooked though.
• Meanwhile, mix the salad ingredients with the remaining lime juice and coriander in a bowl and season. Sprinkle with extra coriander and serve alongside the skewers with warmed wholemeal chapatis.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
• Serve with rice or pita bread.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water.
• Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.
• Discard marinade.
• For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.
• Add garlic & jalapeno; cook 1 minute.
• Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala & salt.
• Stir in tomato sauce.
• Simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.
• Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.
• Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.
• Note: You can make your own garam masala. McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.

DELICIOUS CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into 1" cubes; sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and leave for approx 10 minutes.
• For the marinade, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger and ground spices in a bowl until mixed well.
• Thread chicken on to skewers and brush liberally with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, better overnight.
• Barbecue or grill, brushing with butter or oil, turning frequently, until cooked through--approx 15 minutes.
• NB-You can also do this with chicken portions like drumsticks and thighs; adjust cooking time accordingly.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (VERSION 2)

Steps:

• Tikka:.
• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl and mix. Add chicken and turn well to coat. Cover with cling wrap and leave in fridge to marinate overnight (3 hours minimum).
• Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers (soaked in water if wooden), brush with a little vegetable oil and grill or barbecue both sides until slightly charred. Remove from the skewers and allow to cool.
• Masala:.
• Heat the ghee in a wok. When the ghee has melted, add the onions, garlic, ginger and salt.
• Cook, stirring constantly to ensure it doesn't burn, until the ginger is starting to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the paprika, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander seeds, ground cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cayenne pepper, and cook a further 2 minutes, stirring.
• Add the tomato puree, liquidised tomatoes and water, and mix. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Allow the curry to cool then add to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Return curry to the wok. Add the yoghurt, sugar and ghee. Stir to melt the ghee.
• Add the chicken to the wok and stir. Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large, lidded casserole on the hob, then add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 15-20 mins until soft and golden.
• Add the tikka masala paste and peppers, then cook for 5 mins more to cook out the rawness of the spices.
• Add the chicken breasts and stir well to coat in the paste. Cook for 2 mins, then tip in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and 200ml water. Cover with a lid and gently simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the lid, stir through the mango chutney, double cream and natural yogurt, then gently warm through. Season, then set aside whatever you want to freeze. Will keep, in an airtight container, in the freezer for up to three months. Scatter the rest with coriander leaves and serve with basmati rice and naan bread.