Chicken Tikka Masala Vegan Style Food

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 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 1 teaspoon 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.

'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:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine cardamom, cumin, corriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika and garam masala; set aside.
• In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium-high heat.
• Add onions and cook until translucent and very tender and lightly golden; about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Stir in the spices, minced ginger and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
• Stir in tomatoes including liquid, tomato paste and chicken broth and bring to a simmer and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Cut chicken into 3/4 inch cubes, place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, the add to the frying pan.
• Cover the pan and return to simmer and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened; about 10 minutes.
• Stir in yogurt and heat for 1 minute.
• Serve with cooked Basmati Brown Rice.
• Boneless chicken thighs may also be used instead of chicken breasts.
• Whipping cream may be used instead of yogurt.

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:

• First prepare all chicken and vegetables.
• Chicken can be cut into 1" cubes.
• Pre-cook chicken in a pan. Saute on a low to medium heat, trying not to brown chicken. Poaching chicken also works well and can give the chicken a softer and more moist texture.
• Sweat onions in clarified butter over medium heat. When nearing translucency, add garlic and ginger. Sweat until soft, try not to brown.
• Slowly pour in tomato sauce. Begin adding spices (cumin through cinnamon).
• Blend spices into tomato sauce completely, slowing stirring.
• Add half and half, bringing the sauce to a light simmer. Combine well.
• I suggest tasting the sauce and adding salt to taste if necessary.
• Add chicken to sauce and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
• You can also add par-cooked potatoes, carrots, cauliflower or chickpeas to dish if desired.
• Serve over warm rice.